Bronny James Dominates South Bay Lakers as LeBron Cheers

Merlin sees Bronny James taking over a G League game. He scored 26 points on 9-of-12 shooting (6-of-8 from three), with seven rebounds and five assists in South Bay’s 140-132 win over Sioux Falls. The 21-year-old, a 2024 second-round pick, has averaged 15.6 points on 56.4 percent in 14 G League games; South Bay is 14-0 in those contests and clinched the Western Conference No. 1 seed. LeBron watched proudly after their "first-ever father-son assist in NBA history," though Bronny’s NBA minutes remain limited across 33 games. Merlin senses genuine progress. The shooting and team success are convincing signs, but the path to a steady NBA role asks for more defense, playmaking under pressure, and consistent minutes. Expect more flashes in brief Lakers stints; a full rotation spot will require a sustained stretch of elite G League production.