.Bronny James played in his first NBA preseason video game Friday evening, however LeBron James wasn't in uniform along with him when the Lakers hosted Minnesota in the first of Los Angeles' two weekend activities in the Coachella Valley.Lakers train JJ Redick selected to hold out LeBron James against the Timberwolves after three challenging times of training camp, however the 39-year-old best marker in NBA background is actually very likely to bet Phoenix metro on Sunday-- which just occurs to be Bronny's 20th birthday.Bronny James finished with two points in the Lakers' 124-107 loss to the Timberwolves, overlooking his initial five chances prior to making a layup along with 56.9 secs to participate in. However the 6-foot-2 protection additionally obstructed 3 tries, and also he got one rebound as well as one assist while playing the first half of the second one-fourth and also most of the fourth.Before they end up being the 1st dad and also son to play in the very same NBA video game, Bronny James understands he has lots of job to do. He got his first opportunity to play in Lakers gold when he took the floor to begin the second fourth at Acrisure Sector outside Palm Springs.Playing along with starting Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell, Bronny got caught on a badger his initial protective belongings, making it possible for Rob Dillingham to hit an open 3-pointer. Bronny's pass was after that obstructed through Nickeil Alexander-Walker on the other side, but Bronny hustled back and blocked his layup attempt.Bronny overlooked all three of his shots during the course of his first 6 moments of activity, featuring a 3-pointer. He grabbed a help when he found Rui Hachimura for a 3-pointer coming from the section on a quick break.Bronny gave back for the beginning of the fourth one-fourth, overlooking a jumper and having a layup try shut out. In the last moment, he got a pass coming from fellow rookie Dalton Knecht and knotted a layup over a guardian for his initial points.LeBron appeared to be always keeping a mindful range from Bronny during the course of the game, permitting his earliest son to concentrate on his work. However LeBron talked at length to Bronny in the course of a timeout midway via the 2nd one-fourth, clarifying something with hand gestures while Bronny nodded.Bronny James was the Lakers' second-round draft choice, as well as he played in summertime league in Las Vegas. He is anticipated to play for the Lakers in the preseason before devoting a considerable section of the upcoming normal period along with the G League's South Bay Lakers." Certainly there is actually nerves," Bronny stated after the Lakers' pregame shootaround. "Yet I'm simply thrilled to walk out certainly there and also pick up from individuals playing before me, and also if I receive a chance to display what I can do, I'm visiting carry out that." As is actually regular for less active gamers, LeBron mostly stayed away from the Lakers' snuggles. He mostly based on the border throughout timeouts with Anthony Davis, who additionally remained the preseason opener. Both superstars have actually been at training camp in El Segundo." Our experts seemed like, provided whatever they had this summer, and also their level of engagement over recent 3 times, it produced one of the most feeling for them to get an off time today," Redick pointed out. "Our company informed them at shootaround to just remain off their feets." Redick said Thursday that each LeBron James and also Davis will play in at the very least one activity this weekend. Maximum Christie and Jaxson Hayes started in the celebrities' place versus Minnesota along with Russell, Hachimura and also Austin Reaves.Friday's crowd really did not seem to be frustrated as it poured right into the 22-month-old arena that offers at the home of the United States Hockey Organization's Coachella Valley Firebirds. Numerous supporters in gold Lakers jerseys standing for everyone from James to George Mikan hurried into the property and down the steps in the lesser dish for an up-close consider the pregame warmups." The beautiful aspect of the Lakers is that our company possess supporters across the globe," Redick pointed out. "The desert over right here is an expansion, I believe in some ways, of our fan foundation in LA. It is actually a wonderful chance for our group to play in front of these followers tonight." James and Davis are actually remaining the initial of the Lakers' six preseason video games as they steer back right into competition after an active summer season. They signed up with the Lakers just before the activity in street clothes.LeBron and Davis were actually each on the U.S. staff that gained a gold award at the Paris Olympics, and also they walked to midcourt right prior to tipoff to welcome Minnesota's Anthony Edwards, their Olympic teammate.Reporting due to the Associated Push. [Want great accounts delivered right to your inbox? Produce or visit to your FOX Athletics account, observe leagues, crews as well as players to obtain a customized bulletin daily.] Comply with Follow your favorites to tailor your FOX Sports adventure LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association Obtain a lot more from Los Angeles Lakers Follow your faves to receive information regarding video games, news as well as more.