The Los Angeles Lakers returned to Summer League action on Sunday with their highly anticipated matchup against the Miami Heat, and all eyes were on Bronny James as he made his 2025 Summer League debut. After sitting out Saturday’s opener against the Golden State Warriors, James stepped into the lineup looking to make an early impact.

Bronny’s second Summer League campaign comes on the heels of a rookie season in which he appeared in 27 games for the Los Angeles Lakers, including one start. He averaged 2.3 points per game while spending the majority of his time developing with the South Bay Lakers in the G League.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James got everyone's attention early in his 2025 NBA Summer League debut on Sunday, making the highlight reels with a spectacular steal and slam in the first 30 seconds against the Miami Heat.