Bronny James Puts On Historic Performance During Lakers vs Bucks
Bronny James Puts On Historic Performance During Lakers vs Bucks
Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing 118-89 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on March 20, 2025, rookie Bronny James provided fans with a reason to celebrate. The young guard delivered a career-best performance coming off the bench, scoring 17 points in 30 minutes of play while maintaining an impressive 70% shooting accuracy from the field.
Bronny’s standout game wasn’t just about scoring – he added five assists, three rebounds, and a block to his stat line. This performance puts him in elite company, making him the youngest Lakers rookie to achieve such numbers since Magic Johnson did so in 1979. While his father LeBron James has become known for recording triple-doubles throughout his illustrious career, the younger James is now beginning to carve out his own place in Lakers history with this milestone achievement.
Bronny James Wins Praise From Coach Redick
Bronny James delivered a breakthrough performance against the Milwaukee Bucks, recording a career-high 17 points in 30 minutes of playing time. The young guard shot an impressive 7-10 from the field and 2-4 from three-point range, while adding 5 assists and 3 rebounds to his stat line.
This performance made history as James became the youngest Lakers rookie since Magic Johnson in 1979 to score at least 17 points in a game. Despite the Lakers falling 118-89 to the Bucks, James’s individual effort stood out as a bright spot for the team.
Coach JJ Redick expressed optimism about James’s future in the NBA following the game. “The next step is becoming an elite conditioned athlete,” Redick noted. “With his physical tools, burst, and handle, he’s going to be an above-average to really good NBA shooter.”
The Lakers were severely shorthanded against Milwaukee, missing several key players including:
- LeBron James
- Luka Doncic
- Austin Reaves
This season’s statistics for Bronny James have been modest in limited minutes:
| Stat Category | Per Game | Per 36 Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 2.3 | 14.2 |
| Assists | 0.6 | 3.7 |
| Rebounds | 0.6 | 3.7 |
| Minutes | 5.8 | – |
The rookie’s playing time has been inconsistent throughout the NBA season, but Thursday’s performance suggests he may be ready for an expanded role. With the Lakers currently struggling in the Western Conference standings, developing young talent like James could become increasingly important.
James is expected to receive significant minutes again when the Lakers face the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, particularly if the team’s stars remain sidelined. This stretch of games could prove crucial for his development and confidence as he continues to adjust to the NBA level.
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