{"id":238226,"date":"2026-04-13T09:14:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/13\/deserves-apologies-from-so-many-nba-fans-praise-bronny-james-efficient-11-point-game-as-lakers-guard-gets-comfortable\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T09:14:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:14:16","slug":"deserves-apologies-from-so-many-nba-fans-praise-bronny-james-efficient-11-point-game-as-lakers-guard-gets-comfortable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/13\/deserves-apologies-from-so-many-nba-fans-praise-bronny-james-efficient-11-point-game-as-lakers-guard-gets-comfortable\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Deserves Apologies From So Many&#8221;: NBA Fans Praise Bronny James&#8217; Efficient 11-Point Game as Lakers Guard Gets Comfortable\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5152991\" data-slug-id=\"2766646\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/bronny-james\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Bronny James<\/a> has received major criticism from fans since being drafted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/los-angeles-lakers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Lakers<\/a>, with the guard being viewed as a product of nepotism. However, James has put together a string of positive performances and ended the regular season with an efficient 11-point display against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/utah-jazz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Utah Jazz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Hoop Central highlighted the youngster&#8217;s impressive double-digit performance on X (formerly Twitter), sharing his box score from the matchup.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"template__newsletter-inline-banner-form-combo-widget\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<p><img id=\"subscribe-img\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\nThanks for the submission!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Bronny James tonight: 11 Points, 4 Assists, 4\/7 FGM, 3\/4 3PM, +13 +\/-, 19 Minutes,&#8221; Hoop Central captioned the post.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><template id=\"bets-today-poll\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"preview-card-holder bets-today-poll\">\n<p><span class=\"date\"\/> \u2022 <span class=\"time\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>This efficient outing earned the attention of NBA fans, with many impressed by James&#8217; performance and offering praise.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"profile-card\">\n<p><span><span>@TheHoopCentral Deserves apologies from so many people<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"profile-card\">\n<p><span><span>@TheHoopCentral Niggas really said he wasn\u2019t an NBA player<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"profile-card\">\n<p><span><span>@TheHoopCentral they called me a mad man when i said father and son duo will carry the lakers in the play off<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While many fans were impressed by the guard&#8217;s performance, a few felt the stat line was being overhyped, especially considering the opponent was a bottom-placed Utah Jazz team.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"profile-card\">\n<p><span><span>@TheHoopCentral A whole tweet for 11 points against the Jazz \ud83d\udc94<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"profile-card\">\n<p><span><span>@TheHoopCentral Is this worth a post?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Despite the mixed reactions from fans, it&#8217;s undeniable that Bronny has started to get comfortable as an NBA player. While the guard did oscillate between the G League and the main roster, his performances in the league have improved significantly.<\/p>\n<p>James featured in 14 more games in his sophomore season, averaging 2.7 points per game, and has shown improved shooting efficiency this term. Additionally, the Lakers guard has begun to ease into his role toward the end of the regular season, recording three separate double-digit games in April alone.<\/p>\n<p>With Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic reportedly injured for the first few games of the playoffs, Bronny&#8217;s role in the team will continue to grow.<\/p>\n<p>His 11-point outing against the Jazz will further amplify JJ Redick&#8217;s trust in the youngster as he continues to grow into the player he was always touted to be.<\/p>\n<h2>JJ Redick reflects on Lakers culture after Bronny James helps secure the fourth seed with a composed outing<\/h2>\n<p>The LA Lakers secured a top-four finish in the Western Conference for the second straight year as they defeated the Utah Jazz 131-107 at home. JJ Redick reflected on his team achieving this feat after the game, while dissecting the culture he has created within the franchise.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I think the biggest thing, and it is, I think, with both seasons, we\u2019ve had to coach in a bunch of different ways,&#8221; Redick said. &#8220;But I think overall, the culture piece, it\u2019s not just about winning or a winning formula.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;It\u2019s about how we as coaches and we as players interact and interface with each other.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/youtube\">\n<div class=\"yt-wrapper\">                    <noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JJ Redick POSTGAME INTERVIEWS | Los Angeles Lakers defeat Utah Jazz 131-107 to clinch #4 in the West\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vjUogwWgsYY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/youtube\" data-embed=\"vjUogwWgsYY\">\n<div class=\"play-button\"><img height=\"370\" width=\"660\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/ebf50-17760638313610-1920.jpg\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/04\/ebf50-17760638313610-1920.jpg\" class=\"lazy-img\" alt=\"youtube-cover\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Redick&#8217;s comment came after Bronny James&#8217; 11-point performance helped the Lakers secure a blowout win, as they face the Houston Rockets in the first round.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-post-rating-widget\">\n<p><template id=\"post-rating-feedback-modal-template\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-feedback-box\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-content\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-data\">\n<p>Why did you not like this content?<\/p>\n<p><textarea id=\"dislike-feedback-text\" rows=\"4\" placeholder=\"Please type your feedback...\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<button class=\"close\">Cancel<\/button><br \/>\n<button class=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-widget-parent hidden\">\n<div class=\"rating-parent-container\">\n<div class=\"rating-content-holder\">\n<p>Was this article helpful?<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-action-container\">\n<div class=\"like-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-like-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"like\" title=\"like article\"><br \/>\n<img class=\"post-like-image post-rating-image\" data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"like selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dislike-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-dislike-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"dislike\" title=\"dislike article\"><br \/>\n<img class=\"post-dis-like-image post-rating-image\" data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"avatar selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThank You for feedback\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tag-cloud\">\n<div class=\"tags-text\">\n<div class=\"scrollable-content-holder  article-padding\">\n<p class=\"article-p  \">Quick Links<\/p>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerLeft\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Left \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img style=\"background: none;\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-left.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<nav id=\"pnProductNav\" class=\"pn-ProductNav\">\n<\/nav>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerRight\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Right \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img style=\"background: none;\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-right.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<p>More from Sportskeeda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"publisher-name\">Edited by Arian Kashyap<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/news-deserves-apologies-from-so-many-nba-fans-praise-bronny-james-efficient-11-point-game-lakers-guard-gets-comfortable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bronny James has received major criticism from fans since being drafted by the Lakers, with the guard being viewed as a product of nepotism. However, James has put together a string of positive performances and ended the regular season with an efficient 11-point display against the Utah Jazz. Hoop Central highlighted the youngster&#8217;s impressive double-digit [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":238228,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6806],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-238226","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gossip"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/238226","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=238226"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/238226\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/238228"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=238226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=238226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=238226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}