Bronny James got teased for his quick reply to a fan’s comments after he rejoined the LA Lakers team.
Bronny James is back with the LA Lakers, and once again, the 22-year-old caught everyone’s attention on social media because of how he responded to a fan sitting courtside.
Bronny, who is the son of NBA star LeBron James, was called up by the Lakers after shining in the G-League with the Coachella Valley Lakers. He scored 22 points, handed out seven assists, and grabbed five rebounds to help his team win 104-98 against the Salt Lake City Stars.
Instead of just sitting on the bench, Bronny has been using the G-League to get more game time. On Sunday (November 8), he didn’t play in the Lakers’ 121-116 win over the Detroit Pistons, but he got into a little disagreement with a fan that went viral online.
In the video, Bronny can be seen being held back by Lakers staff after talking back to a Pistons supporter. He asked, “What’d you say? Can you run a mile? How much money you make a year? Oh okay.” The fan was then asked to leave, though no one knows exactly what was said to make Bronny react like that.
People online had fun teasing Bronny about his words. One person joked, “Flexing money when his dad is the whole reason he’s still in the league.” Another wrote, “Bronny and the Pistons fan combined for 0 points, 0 rebounds, 0 assists, and 0 cardio tonight.” Others said things like, “I wish my dad was LeBron too, so I could be in the NBA just for running a mile,” and “The slander’s getting to him,” with a crying emoji.
Bronny was picked 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, and some fans think he only got this far because of his dad. He’s had run-ins with hecklers before. For example, during a March 2025 game against the Denver Nuggets, a fan kept yelling, “We own your father!” Bronny stayed cool and replied, “Your chain’s fake,” which made the crowd laugh and the moment went viral.
The Lakers’ coach, JJ Redick, explained why Bronny and rookie Cameron Carr were sent to the G-League’s Coachella Valley Lakers: both need more playing time since minutes are limited on the main team. Redick said, “They’re on the trip with us, but the message was clear: they need reps and they need to play.”
Redick added that Bronny knows what to expect from his time in the G-League since he’s been there before, and for Carr, it’s all about developing his skills. The coach also confirmed both players have been called back for the Lakers’ four-game road trip, which includes stops in Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Phoenix.