Watch: Bronny James looks just like dad LeBron James after 'coast-to-coast' drive amid career-night

The LA Lakers selected Bronny James with the No. 55 pick of the 2024 NBA draft with the intention of developing him over the next few seasons. James currently plays both ways, suiting up for the Lakers in the NBA and the South Bay Lakers in the NBA's G League.

On Saturday night, Bronny James showed flashes of his immense potential in South Bay's matchup versus the San Diego Clippers. James drew comparisons to his dad, LeBron James, with a reminiscent coast-to-coast play in the fourth quarter of the game.

James grabbed a contested rebound on the defensive end and pushed the tempo to get downcourt and attack the rim on the offensive side of the ball, something that has grown into a trademark of his father's game.

The rookie guard was highly touted coming out of USC for his high motor and athletic ability. James has suited up in six games for the LA Lakers, averaging 2.7 minutes per game. In his limited action, James is posting 0.7 points, 0.3 assists and 0.2 rebounds per contest.

Bronny James posts career-high in South Bay Lakers win

James' coast-to-coast highlight was one of many skillful plays from the rookie guard on the night. Ultimately, Bronny finished with career-highs in points and rebounds, helping the South Bay Lakers to a 119-111 win over the San Diego Clippers.

In 22 minutes, Bronny James notched 16 points, four rebounds, two assists and one block on 6-of-15 shooting.

South Bay was also led by a combined 46 points from Maxwell Lewis and DaJuan Gordon. Lewis scored a game-high 26 points, adding nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal.

Gordon scored 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting, grabbing nine rebounds and dishing out 10 assists in a near-triple-double effort.

South Bay shot 49% from the field as a team and connected on 34.3% of their 35 3-point attempts. With their win over San Diego, the Lakers snapped a four-game losing streak and advanced to 4-8 on the young season.