Bronny James

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Bronny James: The Rookie Rollercoaster of Hype and Hope!

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Bronny James steps onto the Lakers stage, but will he shine or fizzle? Catch the drama, stats, and surprises!

PHILADELPHIA – In a surprising move that had fans buzzing, Bronny James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was called up to play in the first quarter for the Los Angeles Lakers during their recent matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. It was an exciting moment not just for Bronny, but for fans eager to see the next generation of James make his mark. However, the excitement quickly turned to concern as Bronny faced his own set of challenges on the court, struggling to find his rhythm in the most significant playing time of his young NBA career.

In a night where the Lakers were dealt a disappointing 118-104 defeat, Bronny finished the game scoreless, with missed shots and turnovers that left many questioning if he was ready for the big stage. With only a few minutes of play before being substituted out, it seemed that the pressures of living up to his father's legendary legacy weighed heavily on the 20-year-old. Lakers head coach JJ Redick later remarked about Bronny being put in a "tough spot," a phrase that can resonate with many rookies facing the brutal reality of NBA stardom.

Despite the rough outing in Philadelphia, there's still a silver lining for Bronny. He's making strides in the G League with the South Bay Lakers, honing his skills away from the glaring spotlight of the NBA. It’s a critical period of growth that allows him to develop his game without the immediate pressure of living up to his family name. The experience could be just what Bronny needs to come back stronger and more refined, potentially catching the eyes of pundits and fans alike when he returns to the big league.

As Bronny digs deep into this season and his NBA career, it's essential to remember that even the biggest stars faced their share of rough patches. LeBron James himself wasn’t an overnight success; he had to navigate the trials of his early years to become the legend he is today. The journey may be rocky now, but with perseverance, who knows what heights Bronny could reach?

Did you know? Bronny James committed to play college basketball for the University of Southern California before entering the NBA, joining a growing list of young stars taking a non-traditional path to professional sports. Additionally, players in their rookie seasons often face steep learning curves, as evidenced by other stars such as Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant, who both had their fair share of struggles before finding their rhythm and success on the court!

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Bronny James shows dad LeBron, Lakers he has plenty to learn (The Manila Times)

PHILADELPHIA — Bronny James got the surprise call to play in the first quarter for the Lakers and finished with the first serious playing time of his NBA ...

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Lakers' JJ Redick Sends Strong Bronny James Message After 76ers ... (AthlonSports.com)

Checking back into the game with 2:52 remaining in the third, James was subbed out at the 10:33 mark of the fourth after again missing his only field goal ...

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Bronny James shows dad LeBron, Lakers he has plenty to learn in ... (Huntsville Item)

Bronny James struggled in the most playing time he has received in his NBA career. Bronny was scoreless for the Lakers in their 118-104 loss to Philadelphia ...

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Bronny James making progress in G League play (Yardbarker)

Playing for the South Bay Lakers, the 20-year-old has had the opportunity to grow and refine his game away from the relentless spotlight of the NBA.

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Bronny James stats tonight: Lakers make shocking decision to give ... (Sportskeeda)

The LA Lakers made a shocking decision on Tuesday after giving LeBron James' son Bronny James early and meaningful minutes against the Joel Embiid-less ...

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Bronny struggles in extended Lakers run; 'put him in a tough spot ... (ESPN)

Bronny James struggled in his first extensive minutes with the Lakers, missing all his shots to go along with three turnovers, a performance that had coach ...

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Lakers' Bronny James Gets Cooked In Latest Performance Against ... (OutKick)

Checking in on Bronny James: The second-round NBA draft pick still hasn't lived up to the hype.

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Bronny James Makes Honest Statement After Los Angeles Lakers ... (Sports Illustrated)

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 118-104 (at the Wells Fargo Center). Surprisingly, Bronny James was ...

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Bronny James feels more ready for NBA, but JJ Redick says he didn ... (Basketnews.com)

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that his decision to give rookie Bronny James meaningful minutes in the team's 118-104 loss to the ...

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Bronny struggles in extended run; 'put him in a tough spot,' says ... (ABC30 News)

PHILADELPHIA -- Lakers coach JJ Redick second-guessed his decision to insert rookie Bronny James into his rotation in Los Angeles'118-104 loss to the ...

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NBA: Bronny James shows dad LeBron, Lakers he has plenty to learn (INQUIRER.net)

Bronny James got the surprise call to play early for the Lakers for his first serious playing time of his NBA career. It wasn't great.

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Bronny James still has plenty to learn after return from G League ... (NBA.com)

James goes scoreless in 15 minutes against Philadelphia after getting an unexpected stint in the 1st quarter. Associated Press. January 29, 2025 7:02 ...

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Bronny James torched by Tyrese Maxey in shaky return to Los ... (The Guardian)

Bronny James struggled badly as he was torched by Tyrese Maxey any time they were remotely matched up during the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-104 loss.

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JJ Redick: Bronny James Was 'Put in a Tough Spot' by Lakers After ... (Bleacher Report)

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick commented on Bronny James' struggles during the Lakers' 118-104 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night ...

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Bronny James Struggles in First Meaningful Lakers Playing Time vs ... (Sports Illustrated)

'Maybe [I] put him in a tough spot,' coach JJ Redick conceded.

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Lakers' LeBron James Perfectly Puts Son Bronny James's Struggles ... (Sports Illustrated)

In a 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard—and son of superstar forward LeBron James—Bronny James struggled in the first ...

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How Many Points Did Lakers' Bronny James Score in Loss to 76ers? (Newsweek)

Find out how the Lakers rookie did in his first extended run of the season.

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LA Lakers' Bronny vows to continue learning (The Manila Times)

(UPDATE) PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Bronny James got the surprise call to play in the first quarter for the Lakers and finished with the first serious ...

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Bronny James became the subject of mockery for the way he kept ... (MARCA.com)

Since Bronny James joined the Lakers, he's been under a pretty harsh spotlight. The criticism goes beyond just his playing style-it's also about his place ...

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Bronny James after JJ Redick gave him some meaningful minutes ... (Basketball Network)

In the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Philadelphia 76ers, one player who had been overlooked for a while — at least in sporting terms — was back in ...

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Bronny James' Non-Garbage Time Minutes Don't Go Well Tuesday (Last Word on Baseball)

Much of the Lakers offseason chatter from fans involved Bronny James. Despite rather pedestrian numbers in his one year at USC, the team selected him with ...

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LeBron James Sends Message to 76ers Star After Bronny James ... (AthlonSports.com)

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James struggled against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Bronny James shows dad LeBron, Lakers he has plenty to learn in ... (Johnson City Press)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James grabs the ball after the Los Angeles Clippers scored during Sunday's game. Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press.

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