Bronny's defense in his debut was amazing, and his blocks were comparable to Wade's!

On February 18, the NBA preseason was once again ignited, and all teams began to prepare for the new season. In a focus game, the Los Angeles Lakers challenged the Minnesota Timberwolves away. Although the Lakers eventually lost to their opponents 107-124, the focus of the game fell on a young player - Bronny James, the son of LeBron James. This highly anticipated rookie ushered in his NBA debut. Although his performance on the offensive end was mediocre, he shined on the defensive end, even reaching the level of legendary guard Dwayne Wade .

In this game, the Lakers rested LeBron James and Anthony Davis, giving young players and new players more training opportunities. Bronny came on as a substitute, played for 15 minutes and 46 seconds, made 1 of 6 shots, and only got 2 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist. His inefficient performance on the offensive end was a bit regrettable. However, as a second-round pick, Bronny's performance still attracted widespread attention. After all, his talent and room for growth are worth looking forward to.

Lakers coach Redick said after the game that Bronny still needs to improve on the offensive end, but his defensive performance in the game was impressive, especially his blocking ability.

Although he failed to find his touch on the offensive end, Bronny's performance on the defensive end was amazing. He blocked three shots in the game, showing his strong defensive awareness and athletic ability. According to statistics, Bronny became the first guard player to block three shots in his preseason debut since Dwyane Wade in 2003. This data not only proves his defensive talent, but also makes fans look forward to his future performance.

Bronny's defensive ability is not only reflected in the number of blocked shots. He has restricted the opponent's breakthroughs many times in the game and showed excellent rotation awareness. His active defense has become a highlight of the Lakers' defense, and it also shows his potential to grow into a top defensive guard in the future.

Lakers coach Redick spoke highly of Bronny's defensive performance in the post-match interview: "His game attitude and defensive awareness are excellent, which is very valuable for a young player." Redick also said that Bronny showed a strong learning ability in training and the team is full of expectations for his growth.

Although Bronny's offensive end has yet to be polished, his defensive ability has begun to show. In future games, with the accumulation of experience and improvement of technology, Bronny is expected to become an important defensive core in the Lakers' backcourt.

As a highly-watched rookie, Bronny James' NBA debut showed obvious strengths and weaknesses. Although his offensive efficiency was not high, his defensive performance was undoubtedly a highlight of the Lakers' game, especially his amazing performance of 3 blocks, which showed his future potential. If Bronny can find more rhythm on the offensive end, he has a chance to gain a foothold in the Lakers and gradually grow into a player with both offensive and defensive capabilities.