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Kyle Koster

Stephen A. Smith Makes Plea to LeBron James as a Father: Stop This With Bronny

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Bronny James (9) look on during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Bronny James played 15 minutes in the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, going 0-for-5 from the field and failing to score yet again. The rookie is now 1-for-16 on the season over 44 minutes of action, making him one of the most unproductive players in the league. To be clear, his occasional presence on the floor this season has little to no impact on the Lakers' overall record, which currently sits at 26-19 — good for fifth in the Western Conference.

Because he's LeBron James's son, though, Bronny was a topic on First Take on Wednesday, providing the opportunity for Stephen A. Smith to make a fatherly request.

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