Bronny James received a warm reception from the Washington Wizards crowd as he delivered his best NBA performance yet, scoring a career-high five points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ dominant win. The 20-year-old was met with enthusiastic chants even before stepping onto the court in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. His contribution included two rebounds, two assists, and a steal, with the home fans erupting into chants of “MVP” as he sealed his night with two late free throws.
His father, LeBron James, had already left his mark on the game before exiting in the third quarter, having recorded a game-high 24 points and 11 assists. The four-time MVP watched from the sidelines as his son played the final moments of the contest. Lakers coach JJ Redick praised Bronny’s composure under the spotlight, acknowledging the intense scrutiny the young player has faced throughout his career. Redick commended Bronny for handling the pressure with "dignity, grace, and class," adding that he would continue to develop his game.
The Lakers have been in strong form, winning five of their last six games to move up to fifth place in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Wizards’ struggles continued, as they equaled a club record with their 16th consecutive loss, leaving them at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Bronny, who was selected by the Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft after playing at the University of Southern California, has steadily worked his way into the team’s rotation.
His arrival in the NBA has already made history, as he and LeBron became the first father-son duo to share the court in a league game when the Lakers faced the Minnesota Timberwolves in October. LeBron, watching from the sidelines in Washington, was visibly pleased with his son’s performance. Elsewhere in the NBA, Anthony Edwards’ 36-point effort powered the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 138-113 win over the Utah Jazz, while Jaren Jackson Jr.’s clutch free throws lifted the Memphis Grizzlies past the Houston Rockets.
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