Nick Wright urges JJ Redick to give ‘the single worst’ LA Lakers player’s minutes to Bronny James
Nick Wright has sparked a fresh debate around the Los Angeles Lakers ’ rotation, and this time, Bronny James is right at the center of it.
The Lakers’ Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder exposed multiple issues, especially with depth and consistency off the bench.
While LeBron James delivered another elite playoff performance, the supporting cast struggled to keep up. That imbalance has now led to growing questions about how JJ Redick is managing his rotation.
And Wright did not hold back when pointing out one specific decision.
Nick Wright calls for Bronny James to take Jake LaRavia ’s minutes
In a post shared via Nick Wright’s on X handle , the analyst made his stance clear.
“Honest to god give Bronny the LaRavia minutes. LaRavia has arguably been the single worst player this postseason. Just utterly petrified of the moment. Totally brutal minutes every time,” Wright tweeted.
The comment reflects growing frustration with the Lakers’ bench, particularly as they try to adjust without consistent production from role players.
Wright’s suggestion also ties into Bronny’s limited role so far, where he has only seen brief minutes despite showing flashes earlier in the playoffs.
Jake LaRavia’s Game 1 struggles vs OKC fuel rotation debate
The numbers from Game 1 help explain where the criticism is coming from.
Jake LaRavia finished with just three points in 14 minutes, along with two turnovers and a -9 plus-minus in the Lakers’ 108-90 loss.
More importantly, his impact went beyond the box score. The Lakers’ bench was outscored 34-15, highlighting a clear gap in production compared to Oklahoma City ’s second unit.
LaRavia’s struggles have been part of a larger issue. The Thunder’s aggressive perimeter defense forced mistakes and disrupted rhythm, particularly for players asked to step into bigger roles due to injuries.
At the same time, Bronny’s role has remained limited. He played just two minutes in Game 1 after averaging around seven minutes per game in the previous series, where he had started to find some rhythm.
That contrast is what Wright is pointing at. If the current rotation is not producing, the argument is that giving those minutes to a younger, more energetic option could at least change the dynamic.
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