Bronny James has been impressive in the Summer League.
For the second night in a row, he showed great decision-making and scoring ability. The Los Angeles Lakers secured their second win in 2024 Summer League play, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 on Thursday night. Bronny’s clutch step-back three-pointer with three minutes left helped turn the game around when they were down by five points.
That shot sparked a 9-0 run for the Lakers, with Dalton Knecht adding six points to seal the victory. Many took notice of Bronny’s strong performance, including Oklahoma City Thunder‘s Chet Holmgren. He commented on social media about Bronny’s game, taking a subtle jab at his critics.
Looked like a pro
โ chet holmgren (@ChetHolmgren)
Mixed Reactions and Support:
Holmgren didn’t name anyone specifically, but his timing was interesting . Earlier this week, Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics seemed to criticize Bronny during another Lakers’ summer league game. Brown later clarified his comments on social media, saying that Bronny has what it takes to succeed.
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Fans might think it’s cool how pros are talking about Bronny online.
Despite two tough games earlier where he struggled with shooting (missing all 11 three-point attempts), Bronny bounced back. On Wednesday, he shot 5-of-11 (including 2-of-5 from three). Then on Thursday, he scored 13 points with five rebounds, three assists, and two blocks after making five out of ten shots.
The Lakers have a break on Friday before playing again Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. If these last games show anything, it’s that Bronny is finding his rhythm and shaking off that early slump.
What do you think about Bronnyโs recent performances?
