Bronny James delivers statement game in G League with career-best performance for South Bay Lakers

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Bronny James put on a remarkable display with a career-high 39 points against the Santa Cruz Warriors, also contributing seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals. This performance responded to critics and excited fans, showcasing his potential and solidifying his presence on the court.

Bronny James silenced his critics with a dominant 39-point showdown against the Santa Cruz Warriors. Bronny has been one of the most talked-about young players this season, despite being selected as the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. His NBA minutes have been limited, but he has shown flashes of his potential, making headlines with standout performances both in the G-league and the main roster.

Bronny James ERUPTS For Career-High 39 PTS On 67% FG In Lakers Win Over Warriors

On Monday, James took the court for the South Bay Lakers and put on a show against the Santa Cruz Warriors. He exploded for a career-high 39 points, adding seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals in South Bay’s 122-118 victory. Shooting 14-of-21 from the field and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, James displayed an all-around offensive game that had NBA fans buzzing.

Last Thursday, Bronny James delivered his best NBA game yet against the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 17 points on an efficient 7-for-10 shooting. He also contributed five assists, three rebounds, and a block while knocking down two of his four three-point attempts. His strong play had fans excited, and he quickly followed it up with an even bigger night in the G- league.

Bronny who has been under scrutiny since his Los Angeles Lakers debut made his case strong with the dominant performance while attempting to shut the critics. Fans took to social media to respond to the young star following his G-league prowess.

“Better than Lebron. I’ve seen enough,” one fan wrote saying that they enjoy Bronny’s performance more than his father LeBron James.

“I’m proud of this man. Gone head bruh,” another wrote.

“Bronny a superstar,” one fan showered praise for Bronny.

Another wrote, “Nice game by Brony – but that other team gave an All-Star game worthy defensive effort. The person with the ponytail in white may be the worst defender player I have ever seen…”

“Love seeing him get better. Could develop into a very solid role player if he keeps making strides,” one fan commented.

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Certainly, Bronny has been in his A-game and he is honing his skills by trying to craft his own legacy. As for LeBron James, he has all the support for his son.

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