LeBron James showers heartfelt praise for son Bronny following another special Lakers moment: “I’m super proud of him” | NBA News
LeBron James did not hold back when speaking about Bronny James after the latest Los Angeles Lakers win. The moment was special for the James family as LeBron and Bronny shared another game on court together. For the Lakers, it was another sign that Bronny is slowly finding his place.At Gainbridge Fieldhouse when LeBron and Bronny checked in together, the crowd reacted with loud cheers. It is no longer a rare headline. Still, it holds a quiet significance each time it happens. The father watches closely as the son keeps working to make his footing in the league.
LeBron James praises his son Bronny special Lakers game
The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up their road trip with a 137 to 130 win over the Indiana Pacers, improving to 47-26 and continuing a strong run. But late in the third quarter, the father and son shared the floor again.Bronny Jmes logged 13 minutes and contributed four points, two steals, one assist, and a rebound. The numbers were modest, but the moment was special. LeBron James, who finished with 23 points and nine assists, spoke with pride that cut through the usual postgame routine.“Especially knowing the path, the road… I’m super proud of him. And he belongs. He belongs. Real, meaningful minutes. I couldn’t dream of better. I couldn’t dream of something better than that. Just couldn’t,” LeBron said post-game.The Lakers legend added, “For him to go out and show his progression over the last year and a half, and why he belongs in this league and what he can do in this league… for the coaching staff to trust him tonight, and for him to have significant playing time and make plays, and for me to be out there on the floor with him, I couldn’t dream of a better feeling than that. I could not.”Bronny has spent much of the season moving between the NBA and the G League, often under heavy scrutiny.
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Bronny’s path is not as spectacular as expected by fans and critics but certainly it remains steady. After being selected 55th overall in the 2024 draft, his role has leaned toward development. At the NBA level, his minutes have been limited, with averages that reflect a player still adjusting.His real strides have come with the South Bay Lakers. In extended minutes, he has shown prowess, averaging 14.8 points while handling playmaking duties with confidence. That progress has not gone unnoticed.Following his recent appearance against Indiana, where he made an energetic impact that included a driving dunk, the Lakers sent him back to the G League again. He responded with a composed outing, recording nine points, five assists, and three rebounds in a win over the Sioux Falls Skyforce.Soon after, the Lakers recalled him ahead of their matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. It remains unclear how many minutes he will see.
