Bronny James Throws LeBron Style G League Dunk

Bronny James ripped down a LeBron-like dunk for the South Bay Lakers in the G League, a flashy reminder of his athletic upside as he works to carve out an NBA identity. A 2024 second-round pick, he has played sparingly in Los Angeles—2.1 points in 7.2 minutes across 31 NBA games—but has produced 15.3 points, 3.9 assists and 3.2 rebounds in nine G League contests. At 21 and a few years removed from a serious heart scare, he still needs time and health to prove he belongs on a regular NBA floor. The Lakers’ veteran, title-focused roster likely limits his immediate chances in Los Angeles. Merlin sees talent and growth potential, not guaranteed stardom. That dunk is a sign of tools, not of destiny. If Bronny keeps developing his decision making, consistency and durability, he could earn rotation minutes—possibly with another team if L.A. cannot offer them.