Bronny James Scores First NBA Points, New York Knicks Beat Miami Heat
Bronny James, son of LeBron James, made his NBA debut with the New York Knicks on Tuesday night and scored his first points in the league.
The Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 108-105 in a preseason game at Madison Square Garden. James, who was drafted by the Knicks with the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, finished the game with 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.
James' first NBA points came on a driving layup in the second quarter. He also hit a 3-pointer in the third quarter.
The Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson, who scored 25 points. RJ Barrett added 22 points and Obi Toppin had 18 points.
The Heat were led by Jimmy Butler, who scored 22 points. Bam Adebayo added 18 points and Tyler Herro had 16 points.
The Knicks improved to 2-1 in the preseason with the win. The Heat fell to 1-2.
Here are some additional highlights from the game:
- James played 17 minutes in his NBA debut.
- James was 2-of-6 from the field and 1-of-2 from 3-point range.
- James had 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal.
- The Knicks outrebounded the Heat 52-35.
- The Knicks hit 10 3-pointers to the Heat's 7.
Conclusion
Bronny James' NBA debut was a success. He showed that he has the potential to be a good player in the league. The Knicks are hoping that James can be a key part of their team's future.
