As a late second-round pick, James was not expected to play a major role on the Lakers' roster, which is essentially how his season played out. James spent a good amount of his season playing in the G League, totaling 11 games for the Santa Barbara Lakers, but he spent more time with Los Angeles in the second half.

Lakers guard Bronny James failed to qualify for any of the three All-NBA G League Teams announced by the NBA on April 17.

On Tuesday, Bronny James, who had been alternating between the Lakers' G League affiliate and the NBA squad all season, received word that he had made the 15-man playoff roster.