The Bronny James of Los Angeles Lakers established a personal record at points in the defeat of the Lakers 118-89 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night at Cyrpto.com Arena.
The Lakers were short in the defeat, such as LeBron James (Groin), Luka Doncic (right ankle), Austin Reaves (right ankle), Rui Hachimura (Patella), Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle) and Vanderbilt in Jurado (Right Groin) were all out.
James took the opportunity with so many of the Lakers stars. The 20 -year -old scored 17 points, and it was the first time that he had reached double figures in his 22 career games in the NBA.
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The Los Angeles Lakers Guard Bronny James, #9, shoots as Milwaukee Bucks striker, Pete Nance, #35, defends during the second half of a NBA basketball match on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
James ’29: 53 of time was the third highest in the team behind Dalton Knecht and Jordan Goodwin. James and Knecht led the team in annotations in the defeat, since each one had 17 points. It was also the greatest amount of minutes he has registered so far.
James was 7-10 shots, including going 2-4 from a three-point range.
“Winning my trust and winning my comfort about the representatives, you know, and leave and take advantage of my opportunity if it occurs, so being ready at all times is the most important for me,” said James.
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Los Angeles Lakers Guard Dalton Knecht. #4, the guard of the five Bronny James, #9, after scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half on Crypto.com Arena. (Images Jonathan Hui-Imagn)
The Lakers chief coach JJ Redick was not surprised by James’s performance.
“Obviously we have monitored it in the G (League) and we feel that it is, you know, in that type of final game situations when you have the opportunity to play with us, it has been really good,” said Redick. “So it doesn’t surprise me tonight.”
Los Angeles Lakers Guard Bronny James, #9, seeks to pass against Milwaukee Bucks, Ryan Rollins, #13, during the second half on Crypto.com Arena. (Images Jonathan Hui-Imagn)
“It was obvious to me from the moment, you know, I began to spend time with him on the court this summer, you know that he was going to be an NBA player. And I still believe it. He will be an NBA player.”
