On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Portland Trail Blazers (at home).
The Lakers lost by a score of 122-108.
Bronny James finished with three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block while shooting 0/2 from the field in 20 minutes of playing time. NBA fans were quick to react to the performance of LeBron James’ son.
NBA Fans React To Bronny James’ Performance
The reaction was mixed after the game, as some were supportive and wanted to see him play more, while others bashed him. Here’s what fans had to say after the Lakers-Blazers game.
@bweezy236: “Bronny James might be the worst basketball player I’ve ever witnessed”
@LeBron__legacy: “Bronny James is actually an elite defender he needs more playing time”
@IzzyGame18: “Been impressed with Bronny James defense so far today”
@klutchagent: “Bronny is genuinely one of the worst players in NBA history”
@JordannLopezz: “Bronny is playing horrible minutes on the offensive end”
@_SlimeDave: “Bronny is genuinely an excellent defender man”
@arhaan_raje: “Bronny has had some decent production defensively but on offense, he needs another full blown run with South Bay.”
@SocietyLakers: “Lakers just don’t have any depth period. Even with Luka and Bron their depth is bottom tier. The end of the roster is complete garbage: -Kleber -Knecht -Bronny -Thiero? 4 guys that are either projects or no longer NBA players…”
@AllEyesOnMe93_: “Bronny should’ve just picked up football man . It’s way too much pressure and scrutiny for basketball and I don’t think he gonna get over that”
@24Dparks: “Let me reiterate again that Bronny and Rich Paul got to dictate to the lakers that they would not take a two way contract. Let that sink in”
@Futureprez2024: “I just watched Bronny get cooked on defense, turn over the ball twice, and then again get lost on a switch. The Lakers are shorthanded but it’s absurd that this kid is an NBA player. There are substantially better guys that never get a look in the league than him.”
@LakeShowJoe_: “It really sucks that JJ is having to play Bronny James real minutes.”
Bronny got blocked 😭 pic.twitter.com/6zshnh4vnv
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) October 28, 2025
The Lakers dropped to 2-2 in their first four games, as they are battling injuries to LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and others.
Following the Trail Blazers loss, Los Angeles will play their next game on Wednesday night when they visit Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
