On April 16, as the 2024-25 NBA regular season came to an end, the Los Angeles Lakers ranked third in the Western Conference with a record of 50 wins and 32 losses, and successfully advanced to the playoffs. In this star-studded team, Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, also completed his first NBA season in his career.

In the last game of the regular season against the Trail Blazers, the Lakers lost by a score of 81:109, but Bronny got 38 minutes of ample playing time. He contributed 4 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, and delivered a more comprehensive performance compared to the season average. For the whole season, Bronny played only a limited time per game, with data of 2.3 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists, basically on the edge of the team's rotation.

This is similar to the situation of most second-round picks, but the spotlight that Bronny faces is far more than ordinary people. Every time he appears on the court, every goal he scores, and even every warm-up, he will attract great attention from fans and the media. All of this comes from his last name - " James " .

Born in 2004, Bronny is a shooting guard and the eldest son of the James family. His father, LeBron James, shocked the league in his NBA debut season 21 years ago , averaging 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game, and led the Cavaliers to 35 wins, doubling the team's wins from the previous season.

Obviously, Bronny is not his father's reincarnation, nor is he regarded as a " savior " . In his freshman year at the University of Southern California, he missed the first half of the season due to cardiac arrest. After his comeback, he performed mediocrely, averaging only 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.

However, Bronny's efforts did not go unnoticed. In the 2024 draft, he was selected by the Lakers with the 55th pick, fulfilling his dream of playing on the same team with his father. This historic moment has sparked heated discussions around the world. Although he was only a rookie at the end of the second round, his influence surpassed that of most players in that year.

The highlight of his career was not on the NBA main stage, but in the Development League. During the period of being sent down to train, Bronny averaged 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists per game, becoming the youngest player in the history of the Development League to achieve this data, showing his growth potential.

Although he has not yet secured a solid position in the Lakers, considering his health issues and draft pick background, Bronny has used his diligence to hand in a " passing " rookie answer sheet. More importantly, his presence not only brings extra attention to the team, but also gives LeBron an extra emotional sustenance at the end of his career.

As the Lakers advance directly into the playoffs, Bronny will also have his first playoff trip. It will be interesting to see whether he can leave his own mark beside his father in the real center of the stage.