It was a bright night for LeBron James when the Los Angeles Lakers cruised the Washington Wizards on Thursday. The superstar saw his son Bronny James ascend to the NBA landscape, and his reaction couldn’t get any real.
During the Lakers’ 134-96 victory over the Wizards, Bronny got the whole crowd talking. He got the whole fourth quarter to play with his father resting on the sideline. LeBron dominated with 24 points and 11 assists before gracing the bench. However, cameras captured a wholesome moment when the Wizards were already down 89-124. Bronny tricked Jared Butler before sinking a two-pointer, and LeBron was seen raising his fist in celebration.
BRONNY AND-ONE AND THE ARENA ERUPTS!!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Jv0bPBtSl1
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) January 31, 2025
Despite a challenging game, shooting 1 of 6 from the field, Bronny marked a memorable moment in his young career by scoring a driving layup while being fouled. He made five points in the fourth quarter, which was also supposed to be his personal best.
However, watching Bronny James score that tough bucket was a moment filled with pure joy for LeBron James. After a challenging game where Bronny had struggled to find his rhythm, finally seeing him hit a basket was a huge relief. Fans quickly joined in the celebration too, showering Bronny with “MVP” chants that echoed throughout the arena.
JJ Redick Acknowledges LeBron James’ Contribution To The Team
After the Lakers secured a dominant 134-96 victory over the Wizards, head coach JJ Redick took a moment to shine a spotlight on LeBron James for his role in the team’s success. With star player Anthony Davis sidelined due to injury, LeBron showed up as a true leader on the court.
“He was awesome. He was aggressive…Just his willingness to trust his teammates and create for others and himself was amazing. Don’t overlook the fact that he’s 40 years old in year 22 with every accolade under the sun, and he comes out on a Thursday night that’s a non-nationally televised game against a team that’s really struggling, and he’s the tone-setter. That competitive stamina is impressive,” Redick said.
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"Don't overlook the fact that he's 40 years old in year 22 with every accolade under the sun, and he comes out on a Thursday night that's a non-nationally televised game against a team that's really struggling & he's the tone-setter."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 31, 2025
JJ Redick on LeBronpic.twitter.com/kkK0hrZzhv
Despite the challenges of facing a struggling team without his partner in crime, LeBron rose to the occasion and led the team in just under 27 minutes of play. Redick pointed out that LeBron’s ability to keep pushing through additional pressure helps ensure that the team remains cohesive. He also keeps the team motivated, especially during this tough stretch without Davis.
Although, LeBron is making a strong case for his legacy in the league. Averaging 23.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 9.0 assists this season, his stats keep on adding up.
