LeBron James Praises Bronny's Return to Form After Lakers Win

The father-son duo connected on a historic assist as Bronny continues to work on his game at the professional level.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:10pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the basketball court and players in vibrant colors and sharp, overlapping geometric shapes, capturing the energy and movement of the father-son moment between LeBron and Bronny James.The historic father-son connection between LeBron and Bronny James on the court represents the continued growth and development of the younger James as he carves out his own path in the NBA.Los Angeles Today

LeBron James spoke about his son Bronny James and his return to form after the Lakers defeated the Brooklyn Nets. Bronny, who was the 55th overall pick for the Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft, has faced criticism for not quickly emerging as a star player, but LeBron praised his son's progress and growth as a basketball player.

Why it matters

The moment between LeBron and Bronny James was historic, as the father-son duo were able to share the court and connect on an assist. This is significant as Bronny continues to develop his skills at the professional level, and the James family legacy continues to unfold.

The details

LeBron finished the game with 14 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds, while Bronny played 4 minutes off the bench and knocked down a 3-pointer off a pass from his dad. Bronny has been spending time with the team's G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, where he's been averaging 9.5 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game.

  • Bronny James last participated in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, playing only 2 minutes and recording 1 assist.
  • In 2023, Bronny suffered cardiac arrest during one of his basketball workouts with his former team, the USC Trojans.
  • Bronny was the 55th overall pick for the Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft.

The players

LeBron James

A legendary NBA player and the father of Bronny James, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Bronny James

The son of LeBron James, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024 and is currently developing his skills at the professional level.

Luka Doncic

A star player for the Brooklyn Nets, who scored 41 points in the game against the Lakers.

Austin Reaves

A player for the Los Angeles Lakers who scored 26 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists in the game against the Nets.

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What they’re saying

“Not taking it for granted, just being in the moment of us being on the floor once again, that's two games back-to-back playing meaningful minutes and him also making another play. Definitely a cool moment.”

— LeBron James, NBA Player

What’s next

LeBron James will likely seek out a different team to play out his retirement story, which would mean Bronny will no longer have the father-son bond at Lakers games. However, LeBron will continue to do his best to set his son up for continued growth and future success in the game.

The takeaway

The historic moment between LeBron and Bronny James showcases the continued development of Bronny as a professional basketball player, despite the criticism he has faced. The James family legacy continues to unfold, and Bronny's progress will be closely watched as he aims to carve out his own path in the NBA.