Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) enters the game as forward Lebron James (23) heads to the bench during the final minutes of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena.
Dec 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) enters the game as forward Lebron James (23) heads to the bench during the final minutes of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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LeBron James, NBA World React to Bronny James’ Dominant G League Performance: ‘Bronny Going NUTS’

LeBron James praised Bronny James on social media after the rookie guard scored 26 points to lead the South Bay Lakers to a win.

On Saturday evening, the South Bay Lakers played host to the Sioux Falls Skyforce at UCLA Health Training Center. During the game, second-year guard Bronny James, a USC alum, put on a show and put the league on notice.

He finished the game with 26 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and drained 6 3-pointers in 37 minutes of play. He went on to lead the G League Lakers team to a 140-132 victory over the Skyforce.

LeBron James Reacts to Bronny’s Performance on X

LeBron James was paying close attention to his son’s G League game and reacted on X, posting the message, “Bronny going NUTS right now!!! WOW”

The younger James’ performance also drew reactions from others.

MrBuckBuckNBA posted, “LeSon is giving G-League hell, 6 threes.”

While Lakers All Day Everyday shared, “Bronny SNAPPED in the G League tonight.”

PeterRewards wrote, “Bronny James going NUTS right now. Is he really the next big thing?”

ReavesMuse wrote, “BRONNY WENT OFF TONIGHT IN THE G-LEAGUE.”

NBA Highlights added, “Bronny James vs Sioux Falls: 26PTS-7REB-5AST-1STL-9/12FG-6/8 3PT @LALPerformance.”

WhistleSports added, “Bronny is taking the next step before our very eyes.”

And finally, LakersMuse wrote, “Bronny James had 26/7/5 and 6 threes while shooting 75% from the field tonight: South Bay is 14-0 when he plays this season and have clinched the 1 seed.”

Bronny James on Becoming More Comfortable Shooting

In a recent interview with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Bronny James shared that he is becoming more comfortable shooting the ball after getting more reps in NBA and G League games this past week.

“I’ve gotten more and more reps being comfortable shooting behind the NBA line,” Bronny said to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “Gotten more and more comfortable for me to just shoot it without thinking. Nothing much to it but just getting reps in and keeping at it and keeping working on my game.”

After Wednesday’s win against the Indiana Pacers, the 21-year-old guard received praise from Lakers head coach JJ Redick.

“He’s gotten significantly better. Our staff has a lot of confidence in him. Felt like this was a game where we really needed him,” said Redick.

Trudell noted that Redick cited James’ “defense, athleticism, and increased confidence in his shot.”

Before the Lakers’ season, Bronny received praise from Austin Reaves for his preseason play.

“He’s been good,” Reaves said. “Obviously, he didn’t shoot the ball as well as he wanted to the first game. I don’t think he took bad shots, all his shots were good. They all looked good. Like he said, some of them hit front rim, maybe due to JJ running us (laughs). I don’t mean that, JJ.

“He’s become a really good player. We went golfing the other day and that was the first thing I told him. We were driving down to the fairway on hole one and I was like, ‘I just need to let you know that in preseason and even before that, you’ve been one of the better players out on the floor almost every day.’ Just continue to do that. He’s a good kid, has a good head on his shoulders, is all about the right stuff and just wants to compete and get better, so shout out to him.”

LeBron and Bronny James Make NBA History Again

On Friday, during the Lakers and Nets game, LeBron and Bronny James became the first-ever father and son to record an NBA assist. Two Nets defenders double-teamed LeBron at the top of the key, and he dished to Bronny, who hit a wide-open 3. The Lakers went on to beat the Nets 116-99 at Crypto.com Arena.

After the game, LeBron was asked about the history-making feat with his son, Bronny.

“Not taking it for granted, just being in the moment of us being on the floor once again,” LeBron said. “That’s two games back-to-back playing meaningful minutes and him, also, making another play. … I got doubled, and he was able to fake the pass to the corner and then knock down the 3. Definitely a cool moment for us and also for our family.”

Bronny continues to find his rhythm in the G League, and his historic moments alongside LeBron prove this father-son duo is just getting started.

Landon Buford
Written by Landon Buford

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