Los Angeles Lakers ‘Bronny James put a career mound in points in Lakers’ 118-89 loss to Milwaukee Bucks Thursday night in Cyrpto.com Arena.
Lakers were briefly in the loss when LeBron James (groin), Luka Doncic (right ankle), Austin Reaves (right ankle), Rui Hachimura (Patella), Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle) and rusty Vanderbilt (right Lieskin) were all out.
James took advantage of the opportunity with so many of Lakers’ stars. The 20-year-old scored 17 points and it was the first time he reached double in his 22 career-NBA games.
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Los Angeles Lakers Guard Bronny James, #9, shoots like Milwaukee Bucks Frem Pete Nance, #35, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball match on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
James ’29: 53 of the time was the third highest on the team behind Dalton Knecht and Jordan Goodwin. James and Knecht led the team to score in the loss as they each had 17 points. It was also the most minutes he has logged so far.
James was 7-10 shoots, including going 2-4 from three-point reach.
“Getting my confidence and getting my comfort over reps, you know and get out there and take advantage of my opportunity, if given, so just being ready at all times is the biggest thing for me,” James said.
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Los Angeles Lakers Vagt Dalton Knecht. #4, Fives Guard Bronny James, #9, after scoring against Milwaukee Bucks during the second half in Crypto.com Arena. (Jonathan Hui-Preferred Pictures)
Laker’s head coach JJ Redick was not surprised by James’ performance.
“We have clearly monitored him in the G (League) and feel that he is, you know, in those kind of playoff situations when he has got a chance to play with us, he has been really good,” Redick said. “So not surprised by tonight.”
Los Angeles Lakers Guard Bronny James, #9, seems to pass against Milwaukee Bucks Guard Ryan Rollins, #13, in the second half in Crypto.com Arena. (Jonathan Hui-Preferred Pictures)
“It was obvious to me from the moment you know I started spending time with him on the field this summer, you know he would definitely be an NBA player. And I still think that. He will be a NBA player.”
