Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James continues to show steady development on the NBA floor, reflecting increased comfort and tactical awareness during his second professional season.

After spending time splitting reps between the main squad and the G League’s South Bay Lakers as a rookie, James earned increased playing time with the big club, appearing in 42 regular-season games. He raised his three-point shooting accuracy to 38.6 percent while showcasing disruptive perimeter defense against opposing Western Conference guards.

Highlighted by a challenging defensive assignment against San Antonio superstar Victor Wembanyama, James earned praise from head coach JJ Redick and veteran teammates for his physical commitment. His confidence on the floor has grown noticeably, allowing him to play within the rhythm of the offense and pick up full-court pressure on defense.

Pushing for Permanent Rotation Minutes

With the Lakers refining their roster for playoff contention, James enters the upcoming stretch focused on maintaining his perimeter stroke and locking down primary guard reserves.

Statistical Progression and G League Development

NBA Regular Season: Increased his games played to 42 (up from 27 as a rookie) and averaged 2.9 points, 0.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 8.9 minutes per game, while boosting his overall field goal percentage to 40.9% and 3-point percentage to 38.6%.
G League Efficiency: During assignments with the South Bay Lakers, he displayed sharper offensive execution, raising his G League field goal and 3-point efficiency significantly compared to his first professional year.
Increased Opportunity: Filled expanded minutes down the stretch of the regular season and during playoff action when backcourt injuries hit the Los Angeles Lakers roster.