"Bronny and Vando finna have other team losing by 30" - Lakers fans thrilled as Jarred Vanderbilt joins G League ahead of potential return from injury

LA Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been assigned to the G League as part of his injury recovery process, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The news has created a buzz on social media, with fans thrilled at the idea of Vanderbilt joining the Lakers’ G League affiliate.

One user on X (formerly called Twitter) jokingly claimed that Jarred Vanderbilt and Bronny James together would dominate the G League:

"Bronny and vando finna have the other team losing by 30."

Other fans shared similar sentiments:

"Bronny × Vando. The (G) League is not ready for this," a fan said.

"That Vando Bronny G League pairing is going to be legendary," another fan added.

Fans across the platform expressed excitement about Vanderbilt’s impending return.

"Yeah buddy! I can't wait to have back locking down your teams best offensive player in the near future! Vando, Christie, AD and Finney-Smith are going to be nasty on defense!!!! #Lakeshow," a fan commented.

"The league isn’t ready for a HEALTHY Jarred Vanderbilt," another fan tweeted.

Vanderbilt's return will be a boost for the Lakers. He has not played for the team this season, and both the coaching staff and fans have sorely missed his defensive abilities.

However, Vanderbilt will initially be on a minutes restriction when he returns to the court. The veteran forward was a key part of the Lakers’ run to the Western Conference Finals two years ago, and his partnership with new addition Dorian Finney-Smith could give the team a formidable wing duo.

Last season, Vanderbilt played 29 games for the Lakers, averaging 6.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 20.5 minutes per game.

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What's next for the LA Lakers and Jarred Vanderbilt?

The LA Lakers and their fan base will be thrilled to have the experienced Vanderbilt back soon. The team announced he has advanced to full-court activities after undergoing offseason surgery on both feet and dealing with lingering knee soreness.

Jarred Vanderbilt - Source: Imagn

Although Vanderbilt's return is imminent, it won't address all of the Lakers' issues, and the team is reportedly exploring trade options for reinforcements. The Lakers still need to add players to stay competitive as the postseason approaches.

Specifically, they are in search of a third star behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis and a backup center.