Timme, who has spent the early part of the season with the South Bay Lakers, spoke to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin on Tuesday and detailed what it meant to share the court with James as the veteran ramped up toward his season debut following a sciatica injury.

After starring for the South Bay Lakers in the G League, former Gonzaga star Drew Timme is getting his shot at the next level.

After surprisingly being left off the Brooklyn Nets' final 2025-26 roster, former Gonzaga standout Drew Timme landed with the South Bay Lakers, the G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers. It was here that Timme first called LeBron James a teammate, as the latter was rehabbing from sciatica and thus, practicing with the G Leaguers.

Nobody expected a simple G-League practice to turn into a masterclass from the game’s greatest, but for Drew Timme, what was supposed to be a routine day with the South Bay Lakers turned into a moment that might’ve changed his perspective on pro basketball,

After signing a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, Drew Timme recalled a rare LeBron James moment in the NBA G League.

The LA Lakers have welcomed Drew Timme, their newest member this season. The team made it official on Tuesday, and Timme is expected to have playing time with Deandre Ayton out with a knee contusion.

Exciting new signing Drew Timme will be available to the Lakers for only 40 games, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.