Bronny James shared insights on his growing comfort in NBA play following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. “Just playing basketball the right way… sharing the ball and getting to the paint and creating for others was good for us,” he said regarding the team’s decisive fourth-quarter push.
On his shooting development, James emphasized the importance of repetition. “I’ve gotten more and more reps being comfortable… just shooting without thinking… keeping at it and working on my game,” he explained, highlighting the steady improvement behind the NBA three-point line.
The Lakers star added that participating in live games has accelerated his progress. “It means the world to get out and get as many reps as I can… we’ve had G League games and games up here that I’ve contributed in,” Bronny said. “It’s just good for me to be out there as much as I can and get as comfortable as I can while playing.”
Friday’s matchup featured Luka Doncic leading the Lakers with 41 points and eight rebounds, despite picking up his 16th technical foul of the season. Austin Reaves contributed 26 points, with 15 coming in the fourth quarter as Los Angeles pulled away, while LeBron James added 14 points and eight assists. The Lakers have now won 11 of their last 12 games, sitting third in the Western Conference standings.
Brooklyn kept the game competitive, led by Josh Minott’s 18 points and six rebounds. Nic Claxton and Ziaire Williams scored 16 points each but remained on the bench for the entire fourth quarter, contributing to the Nets’ 10th straight loss.
Bronny’s growing role comes amid the absence of Marcus Smart, giving him rotation minutes and a chance to play alongside his father for the second straight game. Their collaboration included a historic moment: LeBron delivering the first father-son assist in NBA history on Bronny’s second-quarter three-pointer.
Reflecting on the team’s momentum, Bronny noted the importance of team trust. “My teammates and my coaches have believed in me… down the road,” he said.
The Lakers now prepare to host the Washington Wizards on Monday, while the Nets will face the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.
