Bonny James is NBA great LeBron James’ Son, putting a spotlight on the 20-year-old rookie.
In October, Bronny became part of history when he checked into the Los Angeles Lakers season opener and played alongside his father.
They became the First father-son duo playing together in league history. Shortly after Bronny’s NBA debut, the Lakers announced that he would be splitting time between the NBA franchise and its G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.
Bonny does not travel with the team for road games, but he was on hand for South Bay’s game against Rip City Remix, the Portland Trail Blazers’ G League Affiliate, in El Segundo, California, January 24. James had a game to remember Friday, finishing South Bay’s 122-110 victory with a career-best 31 points.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James during a game against the Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles January 23. 2025. (Kirby Lee-Imagn images)
His strong performance on the offensive end was highlighted by a monster slam dunk. James also made five of 11 3-point attempts.
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A screen from center Christian Koloko allowed James to pick up his dribble and throw down the Highlight-Reel Dunk over Rip City’s Sterling Manley. The dunk also tied the game and sparked a 9-4 South Bay run.
“I’m just trying to get my confidence back,” James told a reporter during an on-field interview. “I just try to play my game. Learn from every game.
“Even though I’m not playing in the G League, learn from the Lakers, learn from my vets and just keep trying to be myself. That’s worked recently. I’m happy with my results.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) interacts with Son Bonny James during a game against the Boston Celtics at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles January 23, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
“I’m having fun,” James added when asked about the spotlight placed on him. “Every time I play basketball, every time I breathe here, breathe, when I walk here … I’m grateful for everything.”
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center in Phoeniz, Ariz. October 28, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
The win improved South Bay’s record to 2-7.
Bronny’s four-time NBA champion father took notice of his son’s exploits.
“Grateful for you boy!!” the eldest James wrote on x after the match.
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Bonny likely won’t get the call to rejoin the NBA team until next month. The Lakers are on a road trip and return to Southern California for a game against the Los Angeles Clippers February 4.
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