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🏀 Bronny James Shines Bright in Vegas Lights
In front of a sold-out crowd and under the ever-watching eye of his father LeBron James, Bronny James put together his most complete performance yet, scoring 17 points as the Los Angeles Lakers battled the Los Angeles Clippers in a high-octane Summer League clash.
Despite a 67–58 loss, Bronny was the brightest spark on the floor, showing improved confidence, court vision, and off-ball movement.
📊 Bronny James – Full Statline
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| 🧢 Minutes Played | 24 mins |
| 🏀 Points | 17 |
| 🎯 FG % | 60% (6–10 FG) |
| 🎯 3PT % | 60% (3–5 3PT) |
| 🤝 Assists | 5 |
| 🛡️ Rebounds | 5 |
| 🧊 Free Throws | 2–2 |
🎥 Highlight Plays
âś… Step-back three from the corner
âś… Bullet pass assist to Castleton in transition
âś… Off-ball baseline cut for a reverse layup
âś… Contested rebound over two defenders
🗣️ Coach’s Corner
“He’s playing freely now—this is the confidence we wanted to see,” said Lakers Summer League coach JD Dubois.
“Bronny’s IQ and feel are catching up to his athleticism,” noted ESPN analyst Jay Bilas.
🤝 Player Comparison – Summer League Debuts
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronny James | 17 | 5 | 5 | 60% |
| Scoot Henderson | 13 | 4 | 6 | 46% |
| Amen Thompson | 16 | 8 | 4 | 52% |
➡️ Bronny’s 2025 showing stacks up well among recent Summer League stars.
📌 What’s Next?
The Lakers will next face the Boston Celtics in a headline Summer League rivalry. All eyes will again be on Bronny as he looks to build on this breakout performance—and make a serious case for earning rotation minutes come preseason.
🧾 Editor’s Take
Bronny James isn’t just carrying a legacy—he’s crafting his own identity. Poised, efficient, and increasingly vocal on the floor, this performance wasn’t a flash—it was a statement.
If this is what Year 2 Bronny looks like… the league better pay attention.
