After he was recalled by the Lakers on Sunday, NBA insider Marc Stein reported what he had heard around the league about James' performance and what he needs to improve. Apparently, the prominent view is that the 20-year-old needs to work on his "point guard play."

NBA scouts who watched James play for the South Bay Lakers in Orlando came to the same conclusion about the Los Angeles Lakers' second-round pick.

After appearing in the G League Winter Showcase, rookie guard Bronny James, along with forward Maxwell Lewis, has been called up by the Lakers.