After recently making his NBA debut, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Bronny James is playing in his first G League game Saturday to further his development.

On Friday night, LeBron James will play his first game of the season without his son by his side. The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Bronny James to the team’s G League South Bay Lakers squad on Thursday.

Bronny James has appeared in four games for the Los Angeles Lakers so far this season. Following limited playing time, the Lakers have assigned the former USC guard to the G League. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that he will be on the Lakers' roster for Friday's game but will play in the G League on Saturday.