On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers crushed the Kings, winning by a score of 128-104.
After an extended G League stint, Bronny James made his return to the NBA on Sunday.
The former USC guard put up three points and two assists while shooting 1/3 from the field in six minutes of playing time.
Fans React To Bronny James’ Performance
Here’s what people were saying about Bronny’s performance:
@Lakers_310: “Lakers fans give Bronny more love than Bron. 😂”
@BronnyMuse06: “Bronny James is shooting 40.4% on NBA threes since February 4, 2025 21/52 3FG 🎯”
@Notaboutm3: “Bronny to Bufkin!! Man you see the chemistry these South Bay guys have I swear the Lakers should envy that.”
@roadto80pct: “bronny a legit 3p shooter. around 40% in the g league on high volume and 40% in the nba this year. around 40% even extending back to last february. this is a 3/d dude who’s also a dimer. and continues to grow as a slasher”
@makingtronics: “you’re never going to convince me that bronny james is not an NBA player”
@MavsRefugee: “I would really like to see what Bronny, Theiro even Bufkin look off Luka, Reaves, Lebron in competitive minutes. I just don’t see what’s wrong with these dudes as role players”
Bronny is in his second year as a pro after being the 55th pick in 2024.
He is currently averaging 2.2 points and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 39.7% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range in 30 games.
With their victory over Sacramento, the Lakers are now 36-24 record in 60 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
They have won two in a row.
After the Kings, the Lakers will host Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.
At home, they are 17-12 in 29 games.
The Lakers were led by Luka Doncic.
He went off for 28 points, five rebounds, nine assists, one steal and one block while shooting 10/16 from the field and 4/8 from three-point range in 29 minutes of playing time.
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin wrote: “The Lakers win, 128-104. Luka 28 pts 9 ast 5 reb; LeBron 24 pts 5 ast 2 stl; Reaves 12 pts 5 ast; Ayton 12 pts on 6-of-6; Kennard 11 pts 5 ast; Smart 9 pts 5 stl. LAL improves to 36-24.”
NBA Fans React To Bronny James’ Performance In Kings-Lakers Game