When the Los Angeles Lakers were missing their top four scorers in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, they turned to Bronny James for help. Although the team did not perform well overall, James had a standout performance, enjoying a career night.
LeBron James’ son scored 17 points in the game, marking his first double-digit game in his career. He shot 7-of-10 from the field, with five assists, three rebounds, and four turnovers in 30 minutes of play during the Lakers’ 118-89 loss to Milwaukee. The team was outscored by 36 points while James was on the court.
His 17 points tied with rookie Dalton Knecht for the team lead that night.
While Bronny James achieved his first 10-point game, his father LeBron James holds the all-time NBA record for consecutive double-digit games, with 1,280 and counting.
Throughout the season, Bronny has been moving between the Lakers and the G League South Bay Lakers, benefiting from a schedule that allows him to skip most G League road games and play with the NBA team alongside his father. He has become somewhat of a team mascot, with fans often cheering for him in the closing minutes of decided games.
His online presence is strong, with fans even posting his turnovers as highlights.
Games like the one on Thursday are when James gets significant playing time. The Lakers were missing several key players, including LeBron James (groin), Rui Hachimura (ankle), Luka Dončić (ankle), and Austin Reaves (ankle), who together average 84.4 points per game this season.
Despite the absence of Damian Lillard, the Bucks still had Giannis Antetokounmpo on the court, who put up 28 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in the game.