Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron James, had a breakout performance in the NBA Summer League on July 18, 2024. In a game against the Atlanta Hawks, Bronny scored a career-high 12 points for the Los Angeles Lakers. This marked their first win of the summer league season.
Bronny's impressive outing included two three-point shots and five field goals, shooting at an efficient 50% from the field. He also contributed to the team effort with a rebound, a steal, and a turnover.
Despite his strong performance against Atlanta, Bronny had previously struggled in the summer league. His previous best scoring output was just 4 points in their opening game against Sacramento Kings on July 13. He averaged only 4.3 points with a dismal field goal percentage of 22.6% across his first four games.
Bronny's every move had been under intense scrutiny due to his famous last name and high draft pick status, but he remained focused on improving despite the pressure.
LeBron James, Bronny's father, has offered advice and support throughout this challenging period. The elder James encouraged Bronny to stay aggressive and not let the criticism deter him from reaching his potential.
The Lakers' next game in the NBA Summer League is scheduled for July 20 against the New York Knicks.