$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.
ANALYSIS Following an absence with an illness in Monday's game against the Spurs, James is in jeopardy of missing consecutive outings Wednesday. Even if the 20-year-old second-round rookie is unavailable against Miami, James' absence would not significantly impact Los Angeles' rotation.
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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 %
20.2%
Effective Field Goal %
11.1%
3-Point Attempt Rate
44.4%
Free Throw Rate
22.2%
Offensive Rebound %
5.1%
Defensive Rebound %
0.0%
Total Rebound %
2.6%
Assist %
17.2%
Steal %
2.0%
Block %
4.1%
Turnover %
0.0%
Usage %
19.7%
Fantasy Points Per Game
1.7
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.7
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More Fantasy News
Ruled out Monday
GLos Angeles Lakers
Illness
January 13, 2025
James (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs.
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Dealing with illness
GLos Angeles Lakers
Illness
January 12, 2025
James (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Spurs, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
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Returns from G League
GLos Angeles Lakers
December 30, 2024
The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday.
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Mixed results in G League
GSouth Bay Lakers G League (Lakers)
December 28, 2024
James recorded 15 points (6-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists and four steals across 33 minutes Friday in the G League South Bay Lakers' 125-113 loss to the Cleveland Charge.
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Assigned to South Bay
GSouth Bay Lakers G League (Lakers)
December 27, 2024
The Lakers assigned James to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Thursday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Unlikely to be traded
GLos Angeles Lakers
December 18, 2024
The Lakers aren't expected to include James in any trade talks this season, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS James has been playing well in the G League with the South Bay Lakers, but he's not expected to generate much interest from opposing teams. Even if he does, the Lakers are not likely to entertain offers for him, and they'd likely attach him to a potential deal centered around LeBron James, according to Buha. James isn't untouchable, but a trade involving him, or his father, looks very unlikely.