NBA Legend Kevin Garnett Sends Message To Lakers Rookie Bronny James

NBA legend Kevin Garnett made a post to his Instagram story for Bronny James.

Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Bronny James is in the middle of a strong season for the South Bay Lakers.

Despite getting limited NBA minutes with Los Angeles, he has been among the best players in the G League.

On Monday night, the former USC star had arguably the best game of his pro career when he exploded for 39 points.

Via FS1's Nick Wright: "39-7-4-4 for Bronny.

Now averaging 22-5-5-2 on 46/38/80 splits in the G-League.

The kid can play."

39-7-4-4 for Bronny.

Now averaging 22-5-5-2 on 46/38/80 splits in the G-League.

The kid can play. pic.twitter.com/JurPhfWMHf

— nick wright (@getnickwright) March 25, 2025

After the big game, Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett made a post to his Instagram story with a message for Bronny.

He wrote: "😳😳😳awww shhh😤😤 Keep going Bronny 🫡💯

Bronny James IG Story / March, 2025

Considering Garnett is one of the best players of all time, fans will likely enjoy seeing the social media post.

Garnett wrote (via X on May 23, 2024): "Real shyt, I got to watch Bronny during the combine and he looked really good. He got a great framework and potential to build off of plus greatness in his DNA. If he stay at it he gonna have a chance in the league lord 💯"

“Bronny looks really good P…if I’m a team bro I would actually take a chance on that because greatness runs through bro’s veins”

Real shyt, I got to watch Bronny during the combine and he looked really good. He got a great framework and potential to build off of plus greatness… pic.twitter.com/iGG4X1UwsN

— Kevin Garnett (@KevinGarnett5KG) May 23, 2024

Over 11 regular season (G League) games, Bronny has averages of 21.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field and 38.0% from the three-point range.

Via @NBAStatGuy_: "There are 16 players in the g league that are 20 years old or younger (min 5 games).

Among them Bronny ranks:

1st in ppg
1st in assists
1st in steals
2nd in defrtg
3rd in TS%"

There are 16 players in the g league that are 20 years old or younger (min 5 games).

Among them Bronny ranks:

1st in ppg
1st in assists
1st in steals
2nd in defrtg
3rd in TS% https://t.co/triDyKpswf

— NBAStatGuy (@NBAStatGuy_) March 25, 2025