Bronny James is the son of NBA great LeBron James, putting the spotlight on the 20-year-old rookie.
In October, Bronny made history when he attended the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener and played alongside his father.
They became the first father-son duo to play together in league history. Shortly after Bronny’s NBA debut, the Lakers announced that he would split his time between the NBA franchise and its G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.
Bronny doesn’t travel with the team for away games, but he was in attendance for South Bay’s game against Rip City Remix, the G League affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers, in El Segundo, Calif., on January 24. James had an unforgettable match. Friday, finishing South Bay’s 122-110 victory with a career-high 31 points.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James during a game against the Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on January 23, 2025. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
His strong offensive performance was highlighted by a monster slam dunk. James also made five of eleven 3-point attempts.
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A screen from center Christian Koloko allowed James to get back on the dribble and throw the dunk over Rip City’s Sterling Manley. The dunk also tied the game and sparked a 9-4 South Bay run.
“I’m just trying to get my confidence back,” James told a reporter during an on-field interview. “I just try to play my game. Learn from every game.
“While I’m not playing in the G League, I’m learning from the Lakers, my veterans and continuing to try to be myself. It’s been working recently. I’m happy with my results.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) interacts with his son Bronny James during a game against the Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on January 23, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
“I’m having fun,” James added when asked about the spotlight that has been placed on him. “Every time I play basketball, every time I breathe here, every time I walk here…I’m grateful for everything.”
The Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James against the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center in Phoeniz, Arizona on October 28, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
The win improved South Bay’s record to 2-7.
Bronny’s father, a four-time NBA champion, noticed his son’s exploits.
“GRATEFUL FOR YOUR CHILD!! “” the elder James wrote on X after the game.
Bronny probably won’t get the call to join the NBA team until next month. The Lakers are on a road trip and return to Southern California for a game against the Los Angeles Clippers on February 4.
