Apr 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) takes a shot in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Bronny James' Shot Over Cooper Flagg Went Viral In Lakers-Mavs Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 10, 2025 8:25 PM ET

On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Dallas Mavericks at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

The matchup was the most anticipated of the night, as Bronny James and Cooper Flagg are facing off.

During the first quarter, Bronny made a shot over Flagg that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The NBA: "Bronny James with the smooth step-back to open the scoring in Vegas "

Bronny James with the smooth step-back to open the scoring in Vegas #NBA2KSummerLeague on ESPN pic.twitter.com/4yFeFp6jmt
— NBA (@NBA) July 11, 2025

Many fans reacted to the highlight on social media.

@Sekanispace: "Clean footwork and confidence, Bronny came to hoop in Vegas."

@Supremegoon28: "He finding his footing in the league. It’s only up from here."

@Josh_Compton17: "I was called insane.. I was called a Stan.. now they gotta call me a prophet tho. HERE’S YOUR WELCOME TO THE NBA MOMENT, COOPER. COURTESY OF A 6’1” LeBRON. ‍♂️"