Here’s a highlight from NBA GameTime reacting to Bronny James dropping 10 points in his Summer League debut, as the Lakers routed the Heat 103‑83:
Key highlights from the game and reactions:
Performance & Stats
- Bronny played ~11 minutes, scoring 10 points on 3/7 FG, including two 3-pointers, plus a steal and a dunk on a fast break off a turnover .
- He also contributed defensively, with one steal and a plus‑minus indicating a strong impact in limited time .
Social Media & Expert Reactions
- Skip Bayless:
“Bronny James looks so much more comfortable in today’s first Summer League game than he did a year ago.” - Trevor Lane:
“Nice Summer League debut for Bronny today. Looked good on both sides of the ball.” - Point Made Basketball praised his defensive intensity:
“Bronny James’ self-awareness […] is great to see […] embracing a role as a perimeter pest.” - Crossovermuse:
“Year 2 of Bronny could be scary for the NBA.”
LeBron’s take
Following the game, LeBron celebrated Bronny’s dunk via Instagram: “BRONNY SHOWTIME” with a popcorn bucket emoji, a collage of the highlight play, and gushing pride for his son’s performance .
Context & Outlook
Bronny’s rookie season was modest—averaging just 2.3 PPG in ~6.7 mpg over 27 games—but he substantially impressed in the G‑League with season averages of 21.9 PPG, 5.5 APG, and 5.1 RPG .
He enters Year 2 in a much stronger position, more acclimated and confident:
“This year, I’ll be able to go out and play freely… nervous‑free.”
What’s next?
The Lakers continue Summer League play on July 8 vs. San Antonio Spurs . Bronny is expected to get more run, and this debut builds good momentum.
Let me know if you want breakdowns of other Summer League players or the Lakers’ full Summer League schedule!
