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Bronny James Shows Massive Improvement in NBA G League

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nick Wright | Last updated Jan 2, 2025 8:23 PM ET

As news continues to circulate about Bryce James's recent commitment to Arizona, his older brother has quietly improved his game in the NBA G League.

While Bronny's NBA numbers are less than stellar - averaging a mere .6 points on 12.5% shooting, his G League output has been impressive. Through 7 games, Bronny has dramatically improved his stat line, currently averaging 14.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game with South Bay.

As Bronny continues to overcome the mental block his cardiac arrest put on him just one short year ago, the young guard seems to be finding his game, slowly building his confidence day-by-day.

In a video posted by The Athletic's Jovan Buha, LeBron James discussed Bronny's progress, echoing the above sentiment:

"He's looking more and more comfortable. He's just going out there and just playing off instinct. That's how he's always played. You know, I think he said after one of the games that mentally he's starting to feel better after the incident. Everything is starting to come back in shape, to come back in form."

Despite his early NBA struggles, Bronny James shows encouraging signs in the G League. His willingness to discuss the mental challenges following his cardiac arrest, combined with solid G League production, suggests potential for growth as he continues his professional development.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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