Bronny James impressed on his first day of the NBA Combine, shooting well during the drills and reaching a 40.5-inch max vertical.
His second day, which included a 5-on-5 scrimmage, was not as successful. He started at point guard for Team St. Andrews and had four points and four rebounds across 19 minutes.
The shooting he showcased on Day 1 wasn't there as he missed a handful of open and contested shots. Furthermore, he wasn't always confident with the ball in his hands. He picked up a few turnovers trying to find teammates.
What stood out, however, was his defense. James' best attribute at this point is his ability to stick on his defender on the perimeter. He maneuvered through screens and was quick laterally.
James' stock has been sporadic over the past year, and news is leaning toward the USC freshman remaining in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Lakers are favored to draft James, pairing him with his father LeBron James.
The Sporting News is tracking the scrimmage live with updates, highlights and stats.
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Bronny James combine stats
- Minutes: 19
- Points: 4
- Rebounds: 4
- Assists: 0
- Steals: 0
- Blocks: 0
Bronny James live updates, highlights from NBA Draft Combine scrimmage
(All times Eastern)
Final: St. Andrews 89, Forehan-Kelly 81
2:53 p.m.: Spoke too soon, James is back in the game.
2:46 p.m.: Just three minutes left in the scrimmage and James is sitting on the bench. His day might be over.
2:30 p.m.: AND-1! James picks up his second bucket of the game via a floater, but does not convert on the free throw.
Bronny floater and1 pic.twitter.com/IOopK6HxaO
— Noweez (@Brewin07) May 14, 2024
2:17 p.m.: James' best trait is his defense, which can be seen as he's clearing screens and keeping up with his man.
2:11 p.m.: Another missed shot from James, but he's looking much more confident with the ball in his hands, which is key if he's going to play point guard in the NBA.
2:10 p.m.: James grabs the defensive rebound and takes it himself up the court for a 3-point attempt from the top of the arc. He missed, but he seemed confident.
2:07 p.m.: James scores on a high-arcing floater to kick off the second half.
Nice sky high floater from Bronny James looking to have a better 2nd half pic.twitter.com/lThKgyCYZZ
— Keandre (Hoop Intellect) (@HoopIntelllect) May 14, 2024
2:06 p.m.: Second half is underway. James is on the court to start.
1:50 p.m.: James takes a seat on the bench, likely for the remainder of the first half.
1:47 p.m.: Next offensive possession, James turns the ball over trying to feed Adem Bona in the paint.
1:46 p.m.: James looks quick guarding on the perimeter, was able to stay in front of the ball handler.
1:41 p.m.: Team St. Andrews has mostly run its offense without James. He's not the primary ball handler right now.
1:38 p.m.: James is back on the floor to start the second quarter.
1:24 p.m.: James is starting at point guard for Team St. Andrews at the NBA Draft Combine scrimmage.
How to watch NBA Draft Combine
- Date: May 14
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Livestream: Sling
NBA fans can tune into James' NBA Draft Combine scrimmage Tuesday, May 14 at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The game can be streamed on Sling.