Bronny James delights NBA fans with 30 points despite G League Lakers’ loss to Suns | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors
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Bronny James delights NBA fans with 30 points despite G League Lakers’ loss to Suns | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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Bronny James made his G League away debut by starting a new, high-scoring career.

James led the South Bay Lakers with 30 points in a 106-100 loss to the Valley Suns on Thursday night in Tempe.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

BRONNY JAMES TONIGHT 🔥🔥🔥
30 PTS
13-23 FG
3 p.m. 3 p.m
3 REB
2 AST
First G League away game for the South Bay Lakers pic.twitter.com/FxxhfpDM1a

James led the team with 13 points in nine minutes in the first half, helping the South Bay Lakers to a 12-point lead at halftime.

James scored 17 points in the final two quarters, but the South Bay Lakers couldn’t prevent a late comeback from the Valley Suns.

The rookie finished the game with a score of 13:23. He also made 3 of 9 from behind the arc and added three rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block.

James’ outing left fans excited and excited for the No. 55 pick in the 2024 draft to take the next step in his development.

Coreyyyy. @YoungCorey

Bronny dropped a 30. I knew he could do it.

DaWriter @DaWriter

Bronny got 30 tonight and I don’t see any of these accounts saying he doesn’t belong…

Ali🦇 @AliEcomAdvice

Bronny James has been hated non-stop, with SO MUCH PRESSURE on his back, and now you see him slowly getting into the rhythm. Good game, Bronny🙏🏼🙏🏼

hub @KenHeLive

Bronny James is quietly finding his feet in the G League.

Kewun Thomas Sr. @Dat_Damn_Wun

Bron let Bronny borrow his powers while he wasn’t on the team or something???

Lake Show Jerry @LakeShowJerry

Bronny seems to be getting more and more comfortable in the G-League. 13 points in 9 minutes. Leading the team in halftime standings

H34Rt13zz @Garrett8489M

Bronny feels comfortable and has confidence in his shot, that’s a good sign 💪🏾💪🏾

James appeared in seven NBA games during his rookie season and played limited minutes for the Lakers, most recently recording a block in Sunday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

He appeared in three G League home games. Before Thursday, he was averaging 8.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

The Lakers previously expected James to only play home games for the South Bay Lakers several His trip to Arizona reportedly represents a departure from their original plans.

The South Bay Lakers return to Mullett Arena on Friday night for another game against the Suns. The Lakers play an away game against the Minnesota Timberwolves that same evening. It is not yet clear which team James will join.

Whether James’ father will play for the Lakers is also questionable. LeBron James was sidelined during Sunday’s win over the Blazers due to soreness in his left foot and missed Wednesday’s practice for personal reasons.

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