Bronny scored 31 points and dunked against a 2.11-meter center. James praised excitedly: The young king is taking off
2025-01-26 12:09
On January 26, Bronny James had a highlight moment in his career and became the focus of the game. He played 36 minutes in this game, shot 10 of 22 shots, including 5 of 11 three-pointers, scored a team-high 31 points, and contributed 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, with only 1 turnover and a plus-minus value of +12. This game is regarded as Bronny's masterpiece in the Development League, and his performance also attracted high praise from his father LeBron James.
In the game, Bronny showed his all-around offensive ability and amazing physical fitness. He completed a dunk by cooperating with his teammates in an alley-oop shortly after the start of the game, showing his good sense of smell on the court. However, the climax of the game came in the second quarter, when he broke through the inside with the ball and dunked over the 2.11-meter center Sterling Manley. This action can be called one of the top five shots of the game or even a "poster-level" wonderful moment.
After the game, James retweeted the video of Bronny completing an alley-oop dunk and wrote: "Take off, young king!" His father's affirmation made Bronny's performance more meaningful, and this game also became an important milestone in Bronny's career.
Prior to this, Bronny's performance in the Development League was not impressive. In the first nine games, he averaged 14.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game, with a shooting percentage of only 38.5% and a three-point shooting percentage of 28.3%. His overall offensive efficiency was lower than expected. Moreover, after experiencing cardiac arrest and surgery, his self-confidence and competitive state were once affected.
Before this game, Bronny's performance was more dependent on the aura of his father LeBron James, and people have always had doubts about whether he can fulfill his talent. However, this game allowed Bronny to prove with his strength that he is not only a "second-generation star", but also capable of playing amazing performances. His breakthroughs were sharp, his three-point shooting was hot, and his free throws maintained a 100% hit rate.
Bronny currently has difficulty getting stable playing time in the Lakers' NBA lineup, and the Development League has become an important platform for him to train and improve. The excellent performance in this game has undoubtedly injected a shot of adrenaline into his growth path and made him more confident in his future.
The attention and support of his father, LeBron James, is undoubtedly an important driving force for Bronny to move forward. As one of the greatest players in NBA history, James' presence provides Bronny with valuable experience and psychological support. Bronny's masterpiece is both a return to his father's expectations and a strong response to doubts.
Although Bronny is currently unable to enter the Lakers' main rotation, his potential and talent are exciting. If he can continue his hot form in the next Development League games and further improve his efficiency, he is likely to get more NBA playing opportunities in the coming seasons.
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