On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the OKC Thunder (at home).
The Lakers lost by a score of 123-87.
Due to all of the team’s injuries, Bronny James was given 23 minutes of playing time.
That said, the former USC guard finished with just four points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal while shooting 2/9 from the field and 0/5 from three-point range.
Bronny James Facing Backlash From Fans
GettyLos Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick chats with guard Bronny James (9) during a break in the action against the Wizards at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Bronny faced a lot of backlash from NBA fans for his performance:
@BrickCenter_: “BRONNY JAMES FIRST OPTION HOOPS 🧱 4 PTS 🧱 2-9 FG 🧱 0-5 3P”
@CoreyLee610: “Can’t lie Bronny one of the worst I ever seen”
@rohit14_: “Yeah just keep Bronny in the Gleague till he gets bored and retires”
@Bitcoin_Teej: “The lights too bright for Bronny.”
GettyBronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 135-118 Lakers win over the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on November 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
@AshPorterWill: “I think bronny can play basketball but those NBA lights too bright for him.”
@YNSlovemoney: “Still to this day, I will never understand why Bronny James rushed his college development.”
@blessedfr2323: “Half of his FG be 3s i don’t understand why he shoot so many he needs to changed his mindset offensively”
@TheTruth8240: “Bronny James Tonight: 4 Points 2-9 Fg 0-5 3pt 22 Fg% 1 To -25 This the bum thats supposed to be better than half the league”
@_ybsg: “games like these make me question if bronny is a nba player there r the types of games where he should be playing good and he can’t even score double digits”
Bronny’s NBA Career
GettyBronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Bronny was the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after one year in college.
He has played well in the G League, but has yet to break out in the NBA.
Right now, the 21-year-old is averaging 2.5 points and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 38.4% from the field and 34.0% from three-point range in 39 games.
Lakers After Loss
GettyBronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on December 23, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Lakers are now in the middle of a three-game losing streak.
That said, they are still the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 50-29 record in 79 games.
After OKC, the Lakers will head to San Francisco for a showdown with Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.
GettyBronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Lakers lost in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
They last made the Western Conference finals in 2023.
Bronny James Facing Backlash From NBA Fans For Performance In Thunder-Lakers Game