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Bronny James Scores 20 in South Bay OT Win as LeBron Cheers Viral Dunk

The performance highlights his push for a larger Lakers role.

Overview

  • James recorded 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting with seven assists and five rebounds in a 125-121 overtime victory over the Memphis Hustle.
  • He logged 30 minutes and added three steals, punctuating the night with a highlight dunk that drew wide attention.
  • LeBron James reposted the clip and wrote, "The AIR different up there!" in response to his son's play.
  • The second-year guard continues to split time between the Lakers and South Bay, averaging about 8.2 minutes across 18 NBA appearances this season.
  • Coaches have stressed defense, conditioning and aggressiveness as keys to more NBA minutes, and his availability for the Lakers’ next game remains unclear.