Bronny James Makes NBA Debut, Lakers Fall to Blazers 109-81

Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, made headlines during his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, tying Michael Jordan's record for three-pointers made by a first-year player at nine. In the Lakers' final game of the regular season, Bronny earned his first start against the Portland Trail Blazers, where he scored four points but contributed six assists and four steals. Despite a challenging season marked by a cardiac arrest incident in March 2024, Bronny expressed pride in his development and readiness to learn from more experienced players during the upcoming playoffs. The Lakers finished the regular season with a 50-32 record and secured the third seed in the Western Conference. Bronny's performance has been scrutinized, with discussions about his readiness for the NBA, yet he showed potential as a facilitator and defender. As the playoffs approach, attention remains on the possibility of Bronny and LeBron becoming the first father-son duo to win a championship together.