Bronny James Wows NBA Fans in G League Showcase Debut Despite Lakers' Loss to Swarm
December 19, 2024
Bronny James had quite a day for the South Bay Lakers.
The 20-year-old scored 16 points to go along with five assists, four rebounds and three steals in South Bay's 98-90 loss to the Greensboro Swarm.
NBA G League @nbagleagueBronny James for 3! The <a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Lakers</a> rookie has 14 points and 5 assists early in the 3rd quarter for <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthBayLakers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SouthBayLakers</a> on ESPNU <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WinterShowcase?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WinterShowcase</a> <a href="https://t.co/hgr9z2ze55">pic.twitter.com/hgr9z2ze55</a>
This comes after a 30-point performance last Friday against the Valley Suns as the 2024 second-round pick continues to get more comfortable to the professional game.
Fans took to social media to praise James' performance despite the loss:
Hub @KenHeLiveIt's almost like..<br><br>Bronny James is a 20 year old..<br>That was a McDonald's All American at 18..<br>But had his freshman season derailed before it began because he almost DIED at 19…<br><br>Oh and his father may be the most physically gifted athlete in world history..<br><br>Him going 55th was…
Coach Rome @Rome_Beastwait a minute…<br><br>bronny been hoopin dawg <br><br>he's getting to whatever spot he wants & scoring easier / more consistently every game now <br><br>crazy what an uptick in aggression can do <br><br>looks more and more like an nba player to me <a href="https://t.co/fkWM7wYsd5">https://t.co/fkWM7wYsd5</a>
James is averaging 14.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in the G-League but his production continues to improve every game. He has appeared in a few NBA games alongside his dad, LeBron James, but has stated his desire to improve in the G-League to eventually become a solid professional.
Thursday's effort came in the Lakers first game in the G-League Winter Showcase in Orlando. Fans will also get a chance to see James and the team on Saturday when South Bay takes on the Osceola Magic.
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