Los Angeles, July 2025 – Bronny James, the 19-year-old Lakers guard and son of LeBron James, stole the spotlight during Monday’s Las Vegas Summer League matchup against the Clippers. He posted a career-high of 17 points, along with 5 rebounds and 5 assists, shooting an efficient 6‑for‑10 from the floor, including 3‑for‑5 from three‑point range, NBC Sports Boston+15CBSSports, com+15The Sun+15.
This performance marks a striking turnaround from his Summer League debut, where he struggled (2‑of‑8 FG, 0‑for‑8 from deep) in a narrow 87‑85 loss to the Mavericks—yet still showed flashes of tenacity on both ends of the court.
Under coach JJ Redick’s guidance, Bronny is far more comfortable running with the ball, directing pick-and-rolls, taking confident jump shots, and demonstrating strong court awareness.
A Spanish-language report highlights his comments:
“Me siento cada vez más cómodo” – Bronny James expressing growing confidence during Summer League play.
Despite some controversy online—some labels calling him a “nepo baby”—fans and analysts are increasingly focused on Bronny’s actual court performance, rather than just his famous surname, according to The Times of India. His improvement from debut to recent games clearly demonstrates why he’s drawing positive attention.
NBA Performance Snapshot:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| PTS | 17 |
| REB | 5 |
| AST | 5 |
| FG% | 60% (6/10) |
| 3PTM | 3 |
| 3PA | 5 |
| Time | 24 minutes |
Looking ahead, Bronny remains in the rotation—not just for show, but as a genuine point of interest for Lakers fans and talent scouts. With this level of performance, he’s beginning to carve out a legitimate NBA role, espn.com.