Bronny James, following in the footsteps of his legendary father LeBron James, marked a memorable milestone in his basketball journey by scoring his first NBA points. The young talent achieved this feat during the Lakers' recent game against the Cavaliers in Cleveland, a city where his father had a significant career stint spanning 11 seasons.
The historic moment unfolded with a little over two minutes remaining in the game when Bronny, facing defender Jaylon Tyson, executed a skillful move inside the three-point line. Despite being cut off from driving to the basket, Bronny showcased his finesse by pulling back and sinking a fadeaway mid-range shot, securing his inaugural regular-season field goal.
Entering the game during the final five minutes of the fourth quarter, Bronny made a swift impact by contributing two points on 1-of-2 shooting from the field. Although he missed a 3-pointer, the young player also demonstrated his playmaking abilities with two assists and a steal, albeit in a game where the Lakers were already facing a significant deficit.
Despite the excitement surrounding his debut points, Bronny's future NBA appearances might be limited in the near term. Reports suggest that following the Lakers' ongoing road trip until November 6, Bronny could potentially divide his playing time between the NBA roster and the team's G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, as per ESPN sources.
This recent game marked another significant moment for the James family as Bronny and LeBron made history by becoming the first father-son duo to share the court in an NBA game just over a week ago. During that game, Bronny, a former USC player, secured a rebound but did not manage to score in his brief three-minute appearance.
Bronny's journey to his first NBA basket was not without its challenges. The young player faced a tough preseason, struggling to find his rhythm and scoring only eight points on 4-of-20 shooting across four games. However, he showcased resilience by concluding the preseason with an impressive 17-point performance in the Lakers' final warm-up game.
Selected by the Lakers as the 55th overall pick in the 2024 draft, Bronny James' debut points mark the beginning of what promises to be a compelling career trajectory, as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of professional basketball under the mentorship of his father and within the esteemed Lakers organization.
