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Bronny James leads South Bay Lakers to victory over Sioux Falls Skyforce
The 21-year-old guard scored 26 points, including 11 in the final frame, to help secure the top seed in the Western Conference for South Bay.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:20am
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Bronny James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, had a breakout performance for the South Bay Lakers, leading them to a 140-132 victory over the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Saturday. James finished with 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, including 6 three-pointers. His father, LeBron, was watching the game and reacted on social media, saying "Bronny going NUTS right now!!! WOW." The win secured the top seed in the Western Conference for South Bay, who have a 26-6 record on the season.
Why it matters
Bronny James, who is in his second year with the South Bay Lakers, has long been in the shadow of his father, LeBron, one of the greatest players in NBA history. This performance shows that Bronny is starting to emerge as a talented player in his own right, and could potentially follow in his father's footsteps to the NBA.
The details
Bronny James dazzled from three-point range, hitting 6 of his 8 attempts and shooting 75% from the floor. He scored 11 of his 26 points in the final frame to help South Bay clinch the victory. The win secured the top seed in the Western Conference for South Bay, who have a 26-6 record on the season.
- On Saturday, March 29, 2026, Bronny James led the South Bay Lakers to a 140-132 victory over the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
- On Friday, March 28, 2026, LeBron James assisted Bronny James for a three-point shot, recording the first father-son assist in league history.
The players
Bronny James
A 21-year-old guard for the South Bay Lakers, and the son of NBA superstar LeBron James.
LeBron James
An NBA superstar and the father of Bronny James, who was live-watching the game and reacted on social media.
Josh Christopher
A player for the Sioux Falls Skyforce who scored 27 points in the game against the South Bay Lakers.
Jahmir Young
A player for the Sioux Falls Skyforce who scored 26 points in the game against the South Bay Lakers.
What they’re saying
“Bronny going NUTS right now!!! WOW.”
— LeBron James
“Gotten more and more comfortable for me to just shoot it without thinking. Nothing much to it but just getting reps in and keeping at it and keeping working on my game.”
— Bronny James, Guard, South Bay Lakers
What’s next
The South Bay Lakers will carry their momentum into the playoffs, which begin on Tuesday.
The takeaway
Bronny James' breakout performance shows that he is emerging from his father's shadow and establishing himself as a talented player in his own right. His ability to lead the South Bay Lakers to victory and secure the top seed in the Western Conference is a testament to his growing skills and potential.
