Bronny James And The Lakers Earn Their First Win Over The Hawks

Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers emerged victorious against the Atlanta Hawks with a narrow 87-86 win.

The win propelled by the outstanding performance of big man Colin Castleton, who tallied 17 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and two steals on an impressive 8-of-9 shooting.

Bronny James, on the other hand, contributed 12 points, one rebound, and one steal on 5-of-11 shooting, securing the third spot in scoring for the team.

Struggling with a streak of 16 consecutive missed three-pointers over five games, James finally found his rhythm by sinking two of his last four attempts from beyond the arc against the Hawks.

The spotlight has been firmly fixed on Bronny as he navigates the early stages of his NBA journey, facing both scrutiny and high expectations.

Since the Los Angeles Lakers made the unconventional move of drafting Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron James, in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, both the team and LeBron himself have faced significant criticism.

However, Bronny’s stellar performance against the Hawks underscores the need to allow the rookie more time and space to refine his skills and excel in his craft.

Story by: Salifu Zakari Zeba. Ahotor Sports Desk