Bronny James throws down huge poster dunk on career night in G League
On a night where he set a new career high in points, Bronny James threw down a huge poster dunk as the highlight of the night.
Bronny James looks to really be finding himself in the G League.
For the second time this season in the G League, Bronny exploded for 30-plus points in a Lakers win. On Friday, though, he added one of the highlights of the season as well.
Bronny helped spark a second-half comeback against the Rip City Remix with a monster poster dunk in the second half as part of his 31-point outing.
BRONNY JAMES.
— NBA (@NBA) January 25, 2025
WITH AUTHORITY.
Dropped an @nbagleague career-high 31 tonight for the @SouthBayLakers!
pic.twitter.com/h5clBnzxDd
That dunk was part of a 31-17 third quarter that saw the Lakers turn a nine-point halftime deficit into an 89-84 lead heading into the finale frame.
And in that fourth quarter, Bronny played a huge role in the victory. First, he knocked down a pair of big 3-pointers to help keep the Lakers ahead.
Bronny James back to back huge threes in the 4th quarter!
— LakeShow Highlights (@LSH_lakeshow) January 25, 2025
Bronny up to 29 points ! pic.twitter.com/SyBJEjbUYq
Then, in the final minute, he played the role of point guard and set up Christian Koloko for a huge dunk.
Bronny James showing off his point guard skills in the clutch with a beautiful bounce pass!
— LakeShow Highlights (@LSH_lakeshow) January 25, 2025
Bronny and Koloko ran the pick and roll to perfection pic.twitter.com/JvQllfU63z
After the game, he spoke with Spectrum Sportnet in his walk-off interview and shared a gratitude for being on the court and being able to play basketball.
Bronny James post game interview after dropping a career high 31 POINTS
— LakeShow Highlights (@LSH_lakeshow) January 25, 2025
He sounds exactly like his dad LeBron man, it's so scary pic.twitter.com/RSSHsN7f9C
Bronny finished the night shooting 10-22 from the field, 5-11 from 3-point range and 5-5 from the free throw line for his 31 points. He also added two rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Quincy Olivari, who returned to South Bay this week after going unsigned following his release, had 20 points and seven rebounds off the bench. Koloko had 16 points and 10 rebounds while Trey Jemison matched his double-double with one of his own of 14 points and 11 rebounds.
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