Bronny James Just Matched Michael Jordan in One Surprising Rookie Stat!
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ES It was a feel-good night in Los Angeles. The Lakers secured the No. 3 seed in the West with a dominant 140-109 win over the Houston Rockets. Luka Doncic dropped 39 points, Austin Reaves added 23, and with the game well in hand, JJ Redick turned to Bronny James in the final minutes — and the crowd at Crypto.com Arena got exactly what they were hoping for.
With just over a minute left on the clock, Bronny James drained a corner three, bringing the bench — and the fans — to their feet. It was a proud father moment too, as LeBron James watched his son hit his 9th three-pointer of the season.
And here’s where it gets fun: That number just so happens to match the total three-pointers made by Michael Jordan in his entire rookie season.
Yep, you read that right. Bronny James: 9 threes. Michael Jordan (as a rookie): 9 threes.
Now, let’s not get carried away — this isn’t a “next Jordan” headline. But in a season filled with quiet progress, it’s a cool footnote for the James family. Bronny has now hit 9-of-30 attempts from beyond the arc, compared to MJ’s 9-of-52 in 1984-85. Efficiency-wise? Advantage, Bronny.
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The Lakers drafted Bronny James with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, making LeBron’s dream of sharing an NBA court with his son a reality. Since then, Bronny has suited up for 25 NBA games and spent additional time developing with the South Bay Lakers in the G League.
In limited minutes (5.6 per game), Bronny has averaged 2.2 points, 0.6 rebounds, and 0.6 assists. With the Lakers having secured a playoff spot, the 20-year-old is likely to see more playing time in their final regular season game on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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