The Los Angeles Lakers’ 20-year-old guard, Bronny James, didn’t experience the most action-packed rookie campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers this past season.
In 27 games with the Lakers in 2024-25, James contributed 2.3 points, 0.8 assists, and 0.7 rebounds per game, connecting on 31.3% of his field goals and 28.1% of his three-point jumpers.
However, the Cleveland, Ohio native performed well with the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G League, averaging 21.9 points, 5.4 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per contest, shooting 44.0% from the field and 38.0% from beyond the arc.
James, who suffered a cardiac arrest before the start of his freshman campaign at USC, declared for the 2024 NBA draft in controversial fashion.
The son of arguably the greatest player of all time, LeBron, averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game during his lone season with the Trojans, shooting 36.6% from the field and 26.7% from three-point land.
Still, the Lakers selected James with the No. 55 overall pick, enabling him to compete with his role model at the highest level of basketball.
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According to the popular X/Twitter account NBA Centel, however, James surprisingly announced his retirement from basketball after just one season.
Did Bronny James retire?
No, James did not retire following his first campaign in the big leagues.
The former McDonald’s All-American still has a ways to go before he reaches his full potential, but he’s expected to make a significant leap with the Lakers in Year 2.
Starting July. 5, James will receive valuable Summer League reps with the Lakers as he prepares for his sophomore season.
While it’s unclear how long James will last in the NBA, it’s safe to say the journey hasn’t ended yet.
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