Savannah James gives Bronny James’ 24-point night ‘nod of approval’ amidst Lakers stunning Nuggets win

Bronny James had another strong perfomance in the G-League prompting praise from his mother Savannah James

Savannah James gives Bronny James’ 24-point night ‘nod of approval’ amidst Lakers stunning Nuggets win

Savannah James took notice of Bronny James' strong performance

Bronny James is quietly making a name for himself in the NBA G League, and his mother, Savannah James, is making sure everyone takes notice. James has been honing his craft with the South Bay Lakers and has shown steady improvement in his rookie season. His latest performance on Saturday night was enough to earn a proud show of approval from his biggest supporter.

On the same night that the Los Angeles Lakers stunned the Denver Nuggets with a dominant 123-100 victory, Bronny James led South Bay to a convincing 118-98 win over the Valley Suns. The 20-year-old rookie finished with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists in what was one of his best performances of the season. This prompted Savannah James to make sure his performance was spotlighted.

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After the game, Savannah James took to her Instagram story, posting Bronny James’ stat line alongside a GIF, nodding in her approval. Throughout her eldest son’s rookie season, she has been one of his most ardent supporters. She has constantly made sure the world takes notice of his strong performances and growth after getting much criticism for being selected with the 55th pick in the NBA Draft by the Lakers.

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However, Bronny James has put in the work, and his steady improvement in the G League is starting to silence some of the doubters. With South Bay, Bronny is averaging 22.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game in the G League regular season. His confidence and efficiency have improved dramatically since the start of the year, and performances like this latest one are proving that he belongs.

Bronny James is working his way back to the Lakers ahead of playoffs

While Bronny James continues to develop with South Bay, his return to the Lakers’ rotation is still a work in progress. The team has been cautious with his minutes, ensuring he gets valuable reps in the G League before reintegrating him into the main roster. His last NBA appearance came on February 13th, when he recorded a career-high 9 points against the Utah Jazz before the All-Star break.

The Lakers’ plan for James has been clear. He suits up for South Bay when the Lakers are on the road but joins the team when they play at home. With the Lakers’ front office and coaching staff closely monitoring his progress, every G-League performance is a chance for him to make his case for a bigger role with the main squad.

His last few NBA appearances have been inconsistent. He had a rough night against the Philadelphia 76ers last month, going scoreless and struggling defensively against Tyrese Maxey in a blowout loss. That game sparked a wave of criticism, with many questioning whether he was ready for NBA minutes. Instead of letting it shake him, Bronny James has responded by putting together a string of strong performances in the G League.