In a heartwarming and pivotal moment for the James family, LeBron James was seen coaching and playing with his 10-year-old daughter, Zhuri, just before his son Bronny James made his debut with the South Bay Lakers, the G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Bronny James, the 20-year-old guard, has been under intense scrutiny since being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 55th pick in the June NBA draft. Despite the high expectations, Bronny has faced significant backlash for not meeting the performance levels anticipated in the NBA, leading to his reassignment to the G League after just two months[1][3].

On the day of Bronny's G League debut, the entire James family was in attendance to show their support. LeBron James took the opportunity to coach Bronny during the warm-up, offering advice to improve his shooting. However, Bronny's performance in the game was somewhat subdued, finishing with six points, three rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block, and five turnovers in 31 minutes against the Salt Lake City Stars[1][3].

Before the game, a touching family moment was captured as LeBron James spent time on the court with his daughter Zhuri. Despite her young age, Zhuri showed promising basketball skills, taking a few shots and demonstrating a keen interest in the game. This interaction highlighted the strong family bond and the ongoing support that LeBron and his family provide to each other[1][4].

The game itself was a significant event, with notable figures from the Lakers organization, including coach JJ Redick, vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka, and teammates Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell, attending to support Bronny. The South Bay Lakers secured a 110-96 victory over the Salt Lake City Stars, with Bronny contributing to the team's defense, a aspect praised by South Bay coach Zach Guthrie[3].

Despite the challenges Bronny is facing, the support from his family and the Lakers organization remains unwavering. As Bronny navigates his early career, he has the unique advantage of being guided by one of the greatest basketball players of all time – his father, LeBron James. This familial support and the experience gained in the G League are expected to be crucial in Bronny's development as a professional basketball player.