Bronny James turned things around after a bad start to the NBA Summer League.
After averaging just 4.3 points per game on 23 percent shooting in his first four games (including the California Classic), James has averaged 12.5 points per game on 48 percent shooting in his last two games.
He had his best game Thursday, finishing with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and two blocks on 5-of-10 shooting in a 93-89 win over Cleveland.
Interestingly, James' change began the game after Celtics star Jaylen Brown appeared to say, “I don't think Bronny is a pro.”
His much-improved performance Thursday prompted Thunder big man Chet Holmgren to comment that “It looked like a pro” in response to a Hoop Central post featuring Bronny's postgame stats.
Bronny James tonight:
13 Points
5 Bonds
3 To help
2 Blocks
50% FG pic.twitter.com/rFPSNngJaAj— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 19, 2024
Another big name to comment on Bronny recently is Kevin Hart. Even before Bronny did the latest job, Hart jumped to his defense, especially regarding allegations of nepotism.
“When there's a conversation about racism and this and that, it's ignorance in that conversation,” Hart told Taylor Rooks. “My daughter loves the idea of creativity and production and development. It is my job as his father to not only give him the right information but to put him in the best possible position to succeed. But it is your duty as my child to do the work. Why [LeBron] doesn't he want his child to succeed?” Hart said.
LeBron has always been a big fan of Bronny, and King James praised his son after Thursday's game.
LeBron shows off Bronny's ❤️ on IG 📸 pic.twitter.com/ZyoZz60oY9
– Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) July 19, 2024
Bronny will hit the court on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls.
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