After the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Bronny James in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, the media instantly started focusing on every step of his rookie season.

The Lakers start strong, building a double-digit lead in the first half, but Golden State scores 30 points in the third quarter to take control of the game.

But one notable name was missing from the lineup on Saturday as Bronny James was sidelined for the team’s opening contest, despite traveling with the team to San Francisco. The absence didn’t go unnoticed,