Bronny James had the best offensive performance of his professional career last night. He put up 30 points to lead all scorers on 13-23 shooting in a loss to the Valley Sun 106-100 in Tempe, Arizona. He added three rebounds and two assists to the box score as well.
James is coming off missing several weeks with a left heel contusion and looks to be adjusting well in his time back despite limited opportunities.
He has now averaged 14 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in his four appearances for South Bay. His new career high comes one game after setting his previous best with 16 points against the San Diego Clippers.
The career-best comes in James’ road debut despite early reports said he would play exclusively home games at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, California. Now, his participation in road games is expected to align with the rest of the team, granting James valuable reps as he continues to refine his raw talent.
LeBron James, James’ father, will miss tonight’s Los Angeles Lakers game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with what the team describes as “foot soreness”.