The Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Brooklyn Nets featured a special moment where LeBron James assisted Bronny for the first time in an NBA game. It marked the second straight contest the duo played together, and the GOAT was quick to squash any doubts about his son’s shooting in his postgame presser. The Lakers have loved Bronny’s improvements. The fan favorite could quickly work his way into the rotation, especially if LeBron is correct.
Bronny’s jumper has been a question mark dating back to his college days, but he has made 13 of his 31 3-pointers so far this year. That is on top of shooting 41.7 percent from long distance during 13 G League regular-season contests. The 21-year-old is clearly improving, even if fans have struggled to see it during his limited NBA minutes.
LeBron has watched more Bronny than anyone, and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer has zero doubts about his son’s shooting ability. He made that clear after the win over the Nets.
LeBron James made it clear that Bronny is just rounding into form
Fans can see the LeBron to Bronny 3-pointer below.
The GOAT called it a “cool moment” during his postgame presser and admitted that he isn’t taking for granted playing with his eldest son in NBA games. This has always been a dream for LeBron, and Junior may be getting more minutes in a hurry. King James had this to say when asked about Bronny’s shooting.
“Just getting back to where it was before the incident. He’s always been able to shoot the ball. He’s shot the ball at a high level throughout his years of playing ball. I think confidence, the rhythm, getting his strength back, his wind, and everything. Everything is just coming back.”
Fans may forget Bronny suffered cardiac arrest in 2023 at USC. He is still less than three years removed from the terrifying incident, and LeBron thinks his son is just getting fully back into form.
If LeBron is right, things will continue to improve, and the shots will keep falling for Bronny. LBJ's son has all the tools to be an NBA rotation player. He just has to put them together on the floor.
Fans may think it is just a father praising his son, but Lakers’ head coach JJ Redick also showed the 21-year-old love after the game.
“He hit a big three when things were getting a little wayward there in the second quarter with some turnovers. I am really happy with where he is at and very confident where he is going to be as a player.”
The Lakers don’t need Bronny James to be a playmaker or facilitator. They have Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron to do that. The purple and gold want the 6’2 guard to be a pesky defender who makes open looks.
Bronny nailed one on Friday night and looked more aggressive in his four minutes against the Nets. He is far from a finished product, but things are trending in the right direction.
LeBron James made it clear that Bronny has always shot the ball well. Los Angeles Lakers fans love the 21-year-old and want him to succeed. Bronny’s confidence is growing as his play improves. Things are just getting started, and fans know LeBron will support his son every step of the way. Fans should expect Bronny to prove his dad correct. If he does, the Lakers have a rotation player for years to come.