Bronny James made a memorable return to Ohio, hitting the court in Cleveland, the place where his dad, LeBron James, kicked off his incredible career. The Cavaliers had a special moment welcoming both Bronny and LeBron before the game.
The crowd cheered even more when Bronny scored his first NBA points in that game, which was exciting, even though the Lakers lost. After Bronny’s score, LeBron’s emotions really touched the fans.
With two minutes left in the game where the Cavs were winning, coach JJ Redick let Bronny James play. It was special for Bronny to be on the court where his dad, LeBron James, had shined with 26 points. Bronny hit a mid-range jumper from the left corner with an impressive reverse layup and scored his first NBA basket.
The crowd of the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse went wild when he scored and had two assists. LeBron enjoyed the moment from the bench as the fans chanted, “We want Bronny!”
LeBron James shared his feelings, saying, “To see him score his first basket in the NBA in this arena, where he grew up just a few miles from here, is an incredible moment – first and foremost for him, for the family. It was very cool to be a part of it.”
Bronny also talked about the crowd’s cheers, saying, “It was insane. Much more than I anticipated. The chants really got me. I was straight faced, but I felt it and it felt pretty good.”
Bronny James set for tough road ahead in G League
The NBA G League presents a challenging journey for Bronny James. After a slow start in the NBA, the team wants him to improve his defense and shooting skills. So, he’ll split time between the Lakers and their G League team, the South Bay Lakers.
The Lakers’ assistant coach warns that the G League will be different, with players eager to prove themselves. The friendly cheers from his NBA debut might not be there when he faces these hungry competitors.
The assistant coach said, “Every player in the G League knows they can have a viral moment by making Bronny look bad. He’d better be prepared for that every time he steps on the court against players who are fighting to get into the league.”
