What does this have to do with Bronny James? Well, James is theoretically in the same class of summer leaguer as Bazley. While the top picks like Cooper Flagg are there to showcase future stardom, the stakes are relatively low for them in Vegas.

League is officially underway at the California Classic as Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers take on the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.

Wins and losses aren’t the primary statistic of the summer league. More than anything, you want to see steady improvement from young players and big games from hidden gems trying to make a name for themselves.