The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with a rash of injuries over the past month. LeBron James remains out with a groin injury, and Luka Doncic (ankle) and Austin Reaves (ankle) joined him on the sidelines for Thursday night's showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. Head coach, JJ Redick, was forced to utilize his entire bench, rotating 10 players into game action during a 118-89 loss to the Bucks.
Although Bronny James didn't get the start on Thursday, he played starter's minutes (30) putting forth his best game of his rookie season. James finished with a career-high 17 points on 70% shooting from the field, to go with five assists, three rebounds, one block, and two made 3-pointers.
James had multiple head-turning plays on Thursday, as he appears to be getting more comfortable with every minute spent on an NBA floor, but it was his full-court pass to Markieff Morris, that had fans wondering if (LeBron) James had thrown the pass.
ADD THE FULL-COURT ASSIST FOR BRONNY JAMES!!
Long-range dime looks very familiar https://t.co/rJx83SG5m6pic.twitter.com/nxt6GlhbiJ
— NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2025
James' dad has been on the giving and receiving end of many full-court passes during his illustrious 22-year (and counting) playing career, joining his look-away, step-back jump shot as one of his many signature plays.
Social media was quick to acknowledge the play being eerily similar to dad's impressive, full-court vision.
"Bronny James made a pass like Dad," @FroemelAndy posted on X.
"Oh my god it's another LeBron," @RealDougHarvin said on X.
"Bronny channeling his inner Lebron, love to see it!" @Boostmetex posted on X.
"Like father, like son. That court vision runs in the family," @silhoue_tte42 posted on X.
James also caught the world's attention when he stumbled former Defensive Player of the Year, Giannis Antetokounmpo, on a drive to the basket earlier in the game.
The world will see how many minutes James will play in the Lakers next game, as they take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night inside Crypto.com Arena.
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This story was originally published March 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM.