Bronny James Shines with Career-High Performance in Summer League

In the Los Angeles Lakers' narrow 87-86 win over the Atlanta Hawks at the Summer League in Las Vegas, Bronny James showcased his best performance to date. After a challenging start, going 0-of-16 from 3-point range in his previous games, James made significant strides by scoring a career-high 12 points. He achieved this by shooting 5-for-11 from the field and 2-of-5 from three-point territory, including a crucial corner three-pointer in the final minutes of the game. Additionally, he contributed with one rebound and one steal.

Postgame, James shared his reflections with reporters, including ESPN's Baxter Holmes, stating, "I feel like I know the right way to play. So if I go out there and play my game every game, results like that will come."

His father, LeBron James, who is currently with the USA Olympic team, offered advice that helped Bronny during his shooting slump. Bronny relayed his father's guidance: "'Just stay aggressive. Even though my shot hasn't been falling, just staying aggressive.'"

Selected as the No. 55 pick in last month's draft, Bronny James has attracted significant attention, with expectations heightened due to the potential for him and his father to become the first father-son duo in NBA history. Despite limited statistical impact during his freshman year at USC, the Lakers' decision to draft him and the subsequent four-year guaranteed contract have amplified the scrutiny on him.

At 19 years old, James expressed his thoughts on handling the pressure, saying, "It's something. But it's something I've got to deal with if I'm going to play at this level."