Bronny James seized a rare opportunity with a breakout performance against the Bucks, surpassing Ben Simmons in three-pointers, and showing real potential despite limited minutes this season.
The Lakers entered their matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks missing several core players. LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Dorian Finney-Smith were all sidelined due to injuries. With a depleted roster, head coach JJ Redick had to rely on younger talent—giving Bronny James a rare shot at extended minutes.
Bronny made the most of the chance, scoring 17 points. And even the Lakers lost the game, Bronny’s standout play gave fans something to cheer about, as he showed flashes of real NBA potential.
Fans React to Bronny’s Breakthrough
Bronny’s performance sparked buzz online, especially after he surpassed Ben Simmons on the all-time three-pointers made list. What made it even more surprising was that Bronny has only appeared in 21 games compared to Simmons’ 373.
The performance prompted many fans to reconsider their earlier doubts. Some pointed out how much work Bronny has clearly put in this season, arguing that any talk of him not being an NBA-caliber player is now outdated.
Others noted how Bronny has already exceeded expectations for his development timeline. Some joked that LeBron must be watching proudly as his son outshined first-round pick Dalton Knecht—especially in light of recent debates involving LeBron and sports commentator Stephen A. Smith.
A Glimpse of Potential, But More Work Ahead
With this breakout game, Bronny raised his season averages to 2.3 points per game on 35.4% shooting from the field and 26.9% from three. While nights like this have been the exception so far, they offer a glimpse of what he might become if he continues to improve.
He’s still a raw player and likely won’t become a go-to scoring option, but his showing against Milwaukee highlighted strengths in defense, ball-handling, and a developing jump shot. If he can build off this momentum, his future in the league could be bright.
As the Lakers expect to have LeBron James and Rui Hachimura back for Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls, Bronny may not get another opportunity like this in the near future. That’s why his ability to take full advantage of this moment stands out—and could be a key step in his growth moving forward.
