Bronny James Makes Bold Statement After Injury Scare In Lakers G League Game

Bronny James spoke after his big game for the South Bay Lakers.

Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) reacts during warm-ups against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images / Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

On Friday night, the South Bay Lakers beat the Valley Suns (at home) by a score of 122-104.

Bronny James continued his hot stretch, finishing the win with 28 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal while shooting 12/23 from the field and 3/9 from the three-point range in 32 mintues.

Via StatMamba: "Bronny James regular season G League stats:

22.6 PPG
5.4 RPG
4.4 APG
2.2 SPG
3.2 3PM
43/39/79%"

Bronny James regular season G League stats:

22.6 PPG
5.4 RPG
4.4 APG
2.2 SPG
3.2 3PM
43/39/79% pic.twitter.com/ExbiNQxNaj

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) February 8, 2025

During the game, Bronny threw down a massive dunk, but he also had a scary fall (h/t Raj C. of ClutchPoints).

BRONNY JAMES WITH A CRAZY POSTER 😤

He also took a hard fall and was slow to get up 🙏🏽

(via @RajChipalu)
pic.twitter.com/njCWLyBSkj

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 8, 2025

After the game, Bronny made a bold statement (h/t Spectrum SportsNet, Ballislife.com).

Reporter: "You took a hard fall after that dunk. I saw them checking out your hand. How are you doing?"

Bronny: "I'm good. I'm a tough cookie is what they say. Imma be alright."

"I'm a tough cookie as they say. I'm going to be alright."

Bronny James had a game-high 28 PTS (12/23 FG), 6 REB, 3 3PT, 2 AST and was looking real confident in the G-League victorypic.twitter.com/5PQ7SyLRD0

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) February 8, 2025

Bronny has only appeared in 16 NBA games for the Los Angeles Lakers (with limited playing time).

However, he is starting to find his groove in the G League.

Via @pointmadebball: "Looks like Bronny’s confidence is higher than it’s ever been

He dropped 28 in his most recent game, knocking down shots off the dribble, splashing threes, and showing great touch around the rim and in the paint

Starting to prove he always belonged"

Looks like Bronny’s confidence is higher than it’s ever been

He dropped 28 in his most recent game, knocking down shots off the dribble, splashing threes, and showing great touch around the rim and in the paint

Starting to prove he always belonged pic.twitter.com/iIumGfXgDl

— Point Made Basketball (@pointmadebball) February 8, 2025

As for the Lakers (31-19), they are coming off a 124-117 win over the Indiana Pacers.

They will resume action on Monday against the Utah Jazz (at home).