Former NFL Star Cam Newton Sends Bold Message To Lakers Rookie Bronny James

Cam Newton spoke about Lakers rookie Bronny James.

Oct 15, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter during a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images / Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Bronny James is coming off two straight games with the South Bay Lakers (against the Valley Suns) in the G League.

On Thursday, he had the best game of his pro career when he put up 30 points.

Via NBA G League on December 12: "A career-high night for Bronny James! The @Lakers draftee made his road debut, scoring a game-high 30 points on 57% shooting."

A career-high night for Bronny James! The @Lakers draftee made his road debut, scoring a game-high 30 points on 57% shooting. Bronny, coming off a previous career-high of 16 points, is now averaging 14 PPG, 3.5 RPG, and 2.5 APG. 👏🙌 pic.twitter.com/5QnpeEZQTp

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) December 13, 2024

After the game, former NFL star Cam Newton spoke about Bronny (via ESPN's First Take).

Newton: "Bronny James, bro. You are representing so many people. You are representing so many kids. Do right by it. Keep working dog. We're seeing it. 30 points, that ain't easy to do. I don't give a damn if it was in the D-League. It's done. And you gotta keep getting your reps."

Bronny has averages of 14.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 37.7% from the field and 20.0% from the three-point range in his five G League games.

That said, his last three have been on an upward trajectory.

Via @BronMuse: "Bronny James last 3 G-League games:

20.6 PPG
3.0 RPG
2.0 APG
24.3 MPG"

Bronny James last 3 G-League games:

20.6 PPG
3.0 RPG
2.0 APG
24.3 MPG

After everything he's been through, just so happy to see him hooping 🥹👑 pic.twitter.com/fL4gFyrBat

— BronMuse (@BronMuse) December 14, 2024

The 20-year-old was selected with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after one year with the Trojans.

He has gotten limited playing time in his seven NBA games with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dec 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) looks to inbound the ball in the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Lakers will play their next game on Sunday when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.