$Signed a three-year, $5.41 million contract with the Lakers in July of 2024. Contract includes $2.49 million team option for 2027-28.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
The eldest son of LeBron James, Bronny averaged 14.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 steals as a senior for Sierra Canyon in California and was a consensus four-star recruit. He was a McDonald's All-American and played in the Jordan Brand Classic and Nike Hoop Summit in 2023. He committed to USC, but at a practice in July ahead of his freshman season, James collapsed after experiencing cardiac arrest caused by a congenital heart defect. He was released from the hospital a few days later and ultimately got some action for the Trojans after missing the first eight games of the 2023-24 campaign. James averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.8 steals in 19.4 minutes across 25 appearances (six starts) while shooting 36.6% overall, 26.7% on 3-pointers and 67.6% on free throws. He improved his draft stock with a stellar shooting display at the combine. James excels in catch-and-shoot situations and shows great energy and instincts on defense. At 6-foot-2, he lacks size at the NBA level, but his athleticism is considered elite. James can handle the ball and is a willing passer but isn't a true point guard. James projects to be a 3-and-D player at the NBA level, drawing comparisons to De'Anthony Melton. However, given his lack of experience in college, James may need to develop in the NBA G League. James' defensive prowess has drawn comparisons to Patrick Beverley and Jrue Holiday, too.
First career points Wednesday
GLos Angeles Lakers
October 31, 2024
James totaled two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two assists and one steal in five minutes during Wednesday's 134-110 loss to the Cavaliers.
ANALYSIS James logged a mere five minutes off the bench and scored the first points of his NBA career. The rookie has struggled to see consistent minutes and is expected to be sent to the South Bay Lakers, in the G League, once the Lakers' current road trip ends Nov. 6 in Memphis.
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2024
Stat Review
How does Bronny James compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
Effective Field Goal %
A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
3-Point Attempt Rate
Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
Free Throw Rate
Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
Offensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Defensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Total Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Assist %
An estimate of the percentage of teammate field goals a player assisted while they were on the floor.
Steal %
An estimate of the percentage of opponent possessions that end with a steal by the player while they were on the floor.
Block %
An estimate of the percentage of opponent two-point field goal attempts blocked by the player while they were on the floor.
Turnover %
An estimate of turnovers committed per 100 plays.
Usage %
An estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while they were on the floor.
Fantasy Points Per Game
NBA Fantasy Points Per Game.
Fantasy Points Per Minute
NBA Fantasy Points Per Minute.
True Shooting %
25.0%
Effective Field Goal %
25.0%
3-Point Attempt Rate
50.0%
Free Throw Rate
0.0%
Offensive Rebound %
14.6%
Defensive Rebound %
0.0%
Total Rebound %
7.3%
Assist %
33.8%
Steal %
5.4%
Block %
0.0%
Turnover %
0.0%
Usage %
21.1%
Fantasy Points Per Game
3.1
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.2
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More Fantasy News
Expected to join G League Nov. 9th
GLos Angeles Lakers
October 25, 2024
James is expected to join the Lakers' G League affiliate -- the South Bay Lakers -- after the club's upcoming five-game road trip, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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Hits for 17 in Friday's start
GLos Angeles Lakers
October 19, 2024
James scored 17 points (7-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) while adding four rebounds, three steals, an assist and a block in 35 minutes during Friday's 132-74 preseason loss to the Warriors.
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Starting in finale
GLos Angeles Lakers
October 18, 2024
James will start at guard in Friday's preseason finale versus the Warriors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
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Expected to mostly play in G League
GLos Angeles Lakers
August 8, 2024
James is expected to spend most of his rookie season in the G League, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
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Could spend rookie year in G League
GLos Angeles Lakers
July 6, 2024
James could spend the majority of his rookie year playing in the G League, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN speculates.
ANALYSIS James was the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and while there has been a lot of talk regarding his development due to him being LeBron James' eldest son, the Lakers are looking to block the outside noise centered around him. It wouldn't be surprising to see James spending most of the campaign with the South Bay Lakers despite signing a four-year contract with the organization.