Bronny James Stats Tonight: LeBron James' son makes case for more minutes with Lakers with strong performance in G League (Mar. 8)

Bronny James made his return to the NBA G League on Saturday, playing for the South Bay Lakers in their game against the Motor City Cruise at the UCLA Health Training Center. As expected, LeBron James' son started alongside Cole Swider, Stanley Johnson, Solomon Young and Quincy Olivari.

The young guard put together a strong all-around performance, helping his team secure a dominant 121-103 victory. With his efficient play, he made a compelling case for earning more minutes with the Lakers.

The Lakers rookie finished with 16 points, five rebouds, six assists and one steal. He shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 2 of 5 from beyond the arc, and 2 of 2 from the free throw line. He also committed five turnovers and finished with a plus/minus of -3.

Bronny James through 4 quarters

Bronny had a quiet start offensively, showing less aggression compared to previous games. He attempted only two shots in the first quarter but still managed to deliver a highlight play, soaring high for an impressive alley-oop dunk, showcasing his athleticism.

At the end of the first quarter, Bronny James had two points on 1 of 2 shooting, along with two assists and one turnover, as the South Bay Lakers led 27-25.

The former USC guard became more active in the second quarter, making his presence felt on the boards and creating several scoring opportunities for his teammates. Bronny grabbed four rebounds in the period and also made his first 3-pointer of the game. Similar to the first quarter, the Lakers rookie attempted just two shots in the second period.

By halftime, Bronny had accumulated seven points, four rebounds and three assists. He shot 2 of 4 from the field, including 1 of 2 from beyond the arc, and was perfect from the free throw line, making 1 of 1.

Bronny James was outstanding after halftime, making a significant impact on the offensive end. The rookie was highly efficient in his scoring and showed excellent vision in setting up his teammates for scoring opportunities.

His aggressiveness picked up, leading to several trips to the free throw line. He attempted four shots in the period, making three of them, while also converting a free throw, bringing his total to 16 points.

With the South Bay Lakers well on their way to a comfortable win, Bronny didn’t log heavy minutes on the court in the fourth quarter. However, the Lakers rookie maintained his strong form in the G League, contributing to another victory for his team.