On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Phoenix Suns (at home) in California.
The Lakers lost by a score of 125-108.
Bronny James finished the loss with one assist in six minutes of playing time.
NBA Fans React To Bronny James’ Performance Against Suns
Here’s what people were saying about Bronny:
@certified1KB: “I’m ready to admit that Bronny James is not good at basketball.”
@SportsNews0505: “Bronny defence on 🔐”
@MutedCup0224: “Bronny’s game is like Ben Simmons. Afraid to shoot.”
@easymoneyk1ng: “Bronny turns the ball over more than he scores it 💯 lol like every time he comes in the game he turns the ball over but scared to shoot!”
@thunderxspears: “Bronny and Thiero clamping brooks forcing travels lol. Meanwhile the starters got fried. Crazy what some effort n athleticism does”
@_Thuba_K_: “Why tf would you field Bronny in the last 3min of the game while we’re trailing with 20pts? With no Luka, Reeves or Bron in the court? They’ve given up”
@cooler1120: “Bronny locking brooks up”
@Des_Iran: “If Bronny had half the aggression Nick Smith Jr he could be some type of role player”
@nancithegreat: “Bronny would rather pass to a center for him to take a shot than take a jumper at the elbow 😂😂”
@spesnor: “Lakers down 18 pts and these Peacock clowns are talking about Bronny’s G League development 😂😂😂”
Bleacher Report: “Bron gave Dillon Brooks the thumbs down after not scoring on Bronny 😅👎”
Bron gave Dillon Brooks the thumbs down after not scoring on Bronny 😅👎 pic.twitter.com/x45QSpzDtn
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 2, 2025
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With the loss to the Suns, the Lakers dropped to 15-5 in 20 games, which has them as the second seed in the Western Conference.
The loss also snapped a seven-game winning streak.
They will now begin a road trip that starts with the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night in Canada.
Final pic.twitter.com/9tm2HA3xjQ
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 2, 2025
Bronny (who had been coming off of a two-game G League stint) came into the night with averages of 1.9 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest while shooting 28.6% from the field and 25.0% from three-point range.
He is in his second NBA season (out of USC).
The 21-year-old will continue going back and forth between South Bay and Los Angeles during the regular season.
The Lakers were led by Luka Dončić (who had 38 points).
Meanwhile, Dillon Brooks had 33 for the Suns.
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