NBA Pundit Nick Wright Makes Opinion Clear Of Lakers Rookie Bronny James

FS1's Nick Wright spoke about Lakers rookie Bronny James.

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 Monday night, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James had an excellent showing in the G League.

The 20-year-old guard finished with 39 points, seven rebounds, four assists, four steals and one block while shooting 14/21 from the field and 4/8 from the three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.

Bronny James could not be stopped! The @Lakers draftee recorded a career-high in scoring and posted his third 30+ point performance this season. 👏🙌 pic.twitter.com/kxLaaZsVSs

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) March 25, 2025

After the game, FS1's Nick Wright spoke about Bronny (via The Herd with Colin Cowherd).

Wright: "You know what a rotational player is? A top-five percent outcome for all second-round picks in NBA history, which is why the criticism of the pick and treating Bronny like he was a make-a-wish prospect was wildly unfair... His character, IQ and genes are ten out of ten. Yeah, I'd take a flyer on him. It was a totally reasonable pick... I think it's really impressive that he has played his best basketball with higher scrutiny on him."

.@getnickwright tells @ColinCowherd why most criticism of Bronny James is "wildly unfair" pic.twitter.com/HU6RsYXfgm

— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) March 25, 2025

Bronny has appeared in 23 NBA games with limited playing time.

He is averaging 2.3 points per contest, but he also had a game last week where he put up 17 points and five assists while shooting 7/10 from the field in a career-high 30 minutes.

BRONNY CAME TO HOOP TONIGHT 🔥🙌

17 PTS (CAREER-HIGH)
7-10 FG
5 AST
3 REB
30 MINS pic.twitter.com/ox8IB8YdGl

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 21, 2025

The former USC guard continues to play at an elite level in the G League (despite his limited time on an NBA floor).

Via StatMamba: "Bronny James is the youngest player in the G League averaging 20+ PPG, 5+ RPG, & 5+ APG."

Bronny James is the youngest player in the G League averaging 20+ PPG, 5+ RPG, & 5+ APG. pic.twitter.com/PCXS8F28mm

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) March 25, 2025

The South Bay Lakers are playing the Santa Cruz Warriors (again) on Tuesday night.