Bronny James scores first career points in the NBA

In the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, rookie guard Bronny James scored his first career points in the NBA. He played in five minutes of game action and eventually found the bottom of the net.

He finished the game by scoring two points, dishing out two assists and stealing one. While it wasn’t a huge statistical output for James, it was a special moment indeed.

Being from the city of Cleveland, it was momentous for him to score his first career points on the field. James spoke after the game and reflected on his moment.

“It was insane,” Bronnie said of receiving after finishing with 2 points, 2 assists and 1 steal in five minutes. “A lot more than I expected for sure. But it’s all love. It was crazy. It was a nice moment. The chants really touched me. I had a straight face, but I felt it and it felt really good, especially because I came from here Yes, it was definitely a special moment for me.”

He grew up in Cleveland while his father played for the Cavaliers. Returning to this city has always been special for the James family, and Cavaliers fans chanted Bronny’s name midway through the third quarter of the game.

His father, LeBron James, also weighed in on his son’s performance afterward.

“He’s better than I would have been in that situation: 20,000 fans shouting my name to get in the game and wanting me to be in the game, and if the role was reversed I don’t know if I could have done that. ” arrange it,” said LeBronwho scored 26 points but had six turnovers as he lost as an opponent for only the third time in 12 games in Cleveland. “To see him get his first one N.B.A basket in this arena where he grew up not far from here, it’s an incredible moment. First of all, an incredible moment for him. For our family. It’s just really cool to be a part of that.”

Bronny is expected to remain with the Lakers during the team’s road trip before being sent to the G-League to develop his game some more. However, this was a cool moment for everyone and now everyone can focus on the rest of the season.

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