<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=10VcCI_0wE55Nb600" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=10VcCI_0wE55Nb600" width="2000" height="1100" ><figcaption>Bronny James and Klay Thompson (Images Credit: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure><p>The 2024 NBA preseason is nearing its end, and basketball fans are eager to see how new talents are shaping up. Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has garnered significant attention. Despite the Los Angeles Lakers suffering a tough loss against the Golden State Warriors, Bronny’s performance stood out as a highlight in what has been a challenging preseason.</p><p>In a game at the Chase Center, the Lakers fell to the Warriors 132-74. With key players sidelined, Lakers coach JJ Redick took the chance to evaluate younger players, including Bronny, who has been dealing with the pressures of professional basketball.</p><p>In his final preseason game, Bronny scored 17 points, bringing his total for the preseason to 25, which is more than Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson’s 21 points. This achievement excited fans and showed that Bronny could handle the spotlight.</p><p>He played for 35 minutes and shot 7-of-17 from the field, though he struggled with three-pointers, hitting just one of five attempts. In addition to scoring, he also grabbed four rebounds, had one assist, three steals, and one block, demonstrating his all-around game. Fans were excited after Bronny’s standout game, joking that he played better than four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4x NBA Champion getting outscored by a 55th pick 💔 <a href="https://t.co/yRwuE3N9cI">pic.twitter.com/yRwuE3N9cI</a></p>— 👑 Kènny✞ (@KaizenXIX) <a href="https://twitter.com/KaizenXIX/status/1847502012771909998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bronny already better than klay 😭</p>— zaiire 💫 (@_zaiire_) <a href="https://twitter.com/_zaiire_/status/1847502417270640979?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m crine😭😭<br><br>We really begged for Klay all summer just for both of our rookies to be better than Klank💀✌🏾</p>— 𝙹𝙹 𝚁𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚌𝚔 𝙼𝚞𝚜𝚎⁶𓅓 (@RedickGotNext) <a href="https://twitter.com/RedickGotNext/status/1847502730702520773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><p><b>Click on ‘Follow Us’ and get notified of the most viral NBA stories via Google!</b> <b>Follow Us</b></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bronny better</p>— 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐱 (@tronnniel) <a href="https://twitter.com/tronnniel/status/1847502284575691166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bronny surpassed Klay in his rookie season<br><br>SPREAD THE WORD!!!!</p>— topdawg (@boywonder3800) <a href="https://twitter.com/boywonder3800/status/1847501463464943964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bronny might just be better <a href="https://t.co/7eR5ViuiIz">pic.twitter.com/7eR5ViuiIz</a></p>— AFC_kijanr (@AFC_kijanr) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFC_kijanr/status/1847570554062016539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The sad part is Bronny is a #55 pick role player &amp; Klay's supposed to be the mavs missing piece.</p>— king moses (@kingmos63322010) <a href="https://twitter.com/kingmos63322010/status/1847553756713320528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yikes 😬</p>— Nicholas Watson (@o5hjt_The_Ninja) <a href="https://twitter.com/o5hjt_The_Ninja/status/1847606970389234130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><h2>Bronny James’ Struggles And Perseverance Shine Through Tough Preseason</h2><p>Despite this strong finish, Bronny’s preseason overall was tough. In six games, he averaged only 4.2 points per game and struggled with his shooting, making just 29.7% of his shots and only 8.3% from beyond the arc. These numbers highlight the typical challenges rookies face when stepping into the NBA.</p><p>Still, Bronny’s perseverance is noteworthy. Each game has been a learning experience, and his standout performance in the last game shows he can rise to the occasion. Fans are beginning to recognize his potential, not just because of his famous father, but for his own skills and determination.</p><p>With the regular season coming up, the Lakers’ coaches will focus on helping Bronny improve. While the Lakers had a tough preseason, Bronny James’ strong finish gives hope for what’s ahead, and he has the potential to make his own mark in the NBA.</p></div></body>

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The 2024 NBA preseason is nearing its end, and basketball fans are eager to see how new talents are shaping up. Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has garnered significant attention. Despite the Los Angeles Lakers suffering a tough loss against the Golden State Warriors, Bronny’s performance stood out as a highlight in what has been a challenging preseason.