In his Las Vegas NBA Summer League debut, Bronny James scored eight points and showed flashes of aggressiveness on the court. Although James had a slow start and struggled with his shooting, he expressed openness to playing in the G League for more playing time. On the other hand, rookie Reed Sheppard impressed with 23 points, leading the Houston Rockets to a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Lakers first-round pick Dalton Knecht also stood out with 25 points in the game. Lakers coach JJ Redick emphasized the importance of defense for James, highlighting his potential on that end of the floor. Despite the loss, Lakers fans will have the opportunity to see James and the team face off against the Boston Celtics in their next Summer League match.