After claiming Bronny James could play for Lakers, LeBron James’ son scoring 0 points in 25 minutes doesn’t sit well with fans

Bronny James is the eldest son of Lakers superstar LeBron James.


After claiming Bronny James could play for Lakers, LeBron James’ son scoring 0 points in 25 minutes doesn’t sit well with fans

Bronny James (via Open Source/X)

On his inaugural start for the USC Trojans, Bronny James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, had a night to forget. Prior to his full college debut, Bronny had suffered a cardiac arrest back in July 2023.

Starters Joshua Morgan, Boogie Ellis, and Isaiah Collier in the USC lineup recently fell victim to injuries, creating an opportunity for Bronny James. Trojans coach Andy Enfield, responding to the gaps, granted Bronny his first collegiate start at Colorado on Saturday night. However, the impact of the missing players was evident as the Trojans, despite holding a 13-point halftime lead, succumbed to a 68-58 defeat at the CU Events Center.

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In only his ninth game as a Division I player for the USC Trojans, Bronny James faced a challenging performance. He went 0/7 from the field, remaining scoreless throughout the 25 minutes of gameplay. Additionally, his attempts from 3-point range were unsuccessful, going 0/3. Despite these struggles, he managed to secure two rebounds and contribute with an assist.

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The game highlighted various aspects of the younger James’ playing style, underscoring areas that need improvement, such as showing assertiveness. Despite missing all seven of his shots, Bronny exhibited promise with his relentless energy and maintained confidence on the court.

Fans react to Bronny James’ poor USC outing

In his debut start for the USC Trojans, Bronny James confronted significant challenges, compounded by the absence of key teammates. The fifth-year guard, Boogie Ellis, was sidelined with a hamstring strain, and freshman guard Isaiah Collier was ruled out for 4-6 weeks due to a hand injury. Power forward Joshua Morgan was also unavailable, grappling with a lingering upper respiratory illness.

LeBron James and Bronny James
LeBron James and Bronny James (via Open Source/X)

LeBron James had expressed a desire to play alongside his sons, and Bronny seemed to be the most likely candidate. Rumors have circulated that the Lakers are considering drafting him when he becomes eligible. However, after his recent performance in the last game, fans began questioning if he can indeed make the move up. Let’s take a look at a couple of fan reactions below:

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Currently averaging 5.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per game for USC, Bronny’s current performance may not be deemed suitable for the Lakers. However, there remains optimism that he could develop into a potential asset for the team in the future.

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