Bronny James and Austin Reaves Exchange Words with Fans in Lakers Win

Courtside tension in Detroit

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James got into a verbal exchange with fans at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night. The tension occurred during the Lakers' 121-116 victory against the Detroit Pistons.

James, the son of Philadelphia 76er LeBron James, was seen responding to heckling fans who were seated near the Lakers bench during a timeout. Lakers staff quickly stepped in and rerouted James away from the bench area.

Social media video captures details

A video shared on social media captured the incident near the team bench. In the clip, James snapped back at the heckling fans and asked if they could "run a mile." He also asked the fans "how much money" they made.

Following the conversation, security officers went over to speak with the fans. Security then removed the fans from their seats for violating courtside policy at the arena.

Austin Reaves handles fans and scores 43

Bronny James was not the only Lakers player involved in a fan interaction during the game. Teammate Austin Reaves had an exchange with another fan sitting courtside before halftime.

Reaves hunched over and had an extended conversation with the Pistons fan. Teammate Matisse Thybulle eventually pulled Reaves away from the conversation.

Reaves went on to score a season high 43 points in the game. He helped put the game out of reach by hitting a late three with 46 seconds remaining. After hitting the shot, Reaves pointed and waved at the fan.

What it means for the next game

Los Angeles Lakers at Atlanta Hawks (NBA, Tue, 10 Nov): Atlanta Hawks win 51%, Los Angeles Lakers win 49%; projected score Atlanta Hawks 117, Los Angeles Lakers 115. Our safest pick: Lakers +9.5.

Los Angeles Lakers at Milwaukee Bucks (NBA, Thu, 12 Nov): Milwaukee Bucks win 25%, Los Angeles Lakers win 75%; projected score Milwaukee Bucks 110, Los Angeles Lakers 118. Our safest pick: Lakers +0.5.