“Bronny James Shatters Expectations with 39-Point G League Spectacle: Is He Ready for the NBA?”

In a whirlwind of exhilarating highs and inevitable lows, Bronny James is making his mark in the world of basketball, undeniably stepping out from the shadow of his legendary father, LeBron James. Just four days after delivering a standout performance in the NBA, Bronny took his talents to the G League, and boy did he shine! In a commanding match against the Santa Cruz Warriors, he knocked it out of the park with a career-high 39 points, showcasing incredible skill and poise that left fans buzzing. This game wasn’t just a victory; it was a testament to his determination and hard work as he boldly asserted his presence on the court. As the season progresses, all eyes will be keenly watching: can he maintain this momentum? Will he get the chance to step up in the NBA amidst the Lakers’ struggles? The journey is just beginning, and you won’t want to miss a moment of this budding star’s ascent. LEARN MORE.

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With the Lakers losing three straight games, it will be interesting to see if they call up Bronny and give him more minutes. He has averaged 2.3 points and 5.9 minutes in 23 games with the Lakers.He added: “All the criticism that’s thrown my way, it’s just amazing to shut all that down and keep going.”That performance prompted ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith to say he “might have been wrong” when he stated that Bronny belongs in the G League.“Just that I belong out there,” James said. “That’s all I’m trying to prove. A lot of people say I don’t, but I just come out, work every day, try to get better every day and prove myself every day.”Read more: Bronny James credits focus on his game for career-best 17 points during loss to Bucks

James made 14 of 21 shots, including four of eight from three-point range, and added four assists, four steals and one block in 38 minutes. He also committed seven turnovers, which tied for his most.”SMILE THROUGH IT ALL YOUNG [prince]!!!” James tweeted.After his performance against Santa Cruz, James was asked on Spectrum SportsNet what he had been trying to prove on the court.After the game, LeBron James posted a clip of his oldest son clearly enjoying himself on his big night.This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.On Thursday, Bronny played a season-high 30 minutes for the Lakers in the absence of several of top players — including his father and Luka Doncic — and finished with a career-best 17 points and five assists during a 118-89 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.Read more: Stephen A. Smith: ‘I might have been wrong’ about Bronny James’ NBA readinessFour days after playing the best NBA game of his young career, Bronny James did the same in the G League.Starting for the Lakers’ South Bay affiliate Monday night, the rookie scored a career-high 39 points in a 122-118 win over the Santa Cruz Warriors at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo.Bronny returned to his more limited role with the Lakers on Saturday night, scoring two points on 0-for-4 shooting in seven minutes during a 146-115 loss to the Chicago Bulls. After he returned to South Bay on Monday, the NBA squad continued to struggle with a 118-106 loss to the Orlando Magic.Bronny’s previous high for South Bay was 31 points during a 122-110 win over the Rip City Remix on Jan. 24. He has averaged 22.4 points in 10 games in the G League.