Best moments from Bronny James' USC debut
Bronny James made his long-awaited collegiate debut on Sunday, less than five months after suffering cardiac arrest in July.
He came off the bench and played under a minutes restriction in his debut againstLong Beach State.
James had 4 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 17 minutes. After stealing the ball with less than 30 seconds remaining in the game, James was fouled and had the chance to push USC's lead to three points. Instead, he split the free throws, and Long Beach State scored on the next possession to send the game to overtime, where it pulled away to win 84-79.
The USC Trojans announced a sellout and, hours before tipoff, the student section line wrapped around Galen Center in anticipation of James' first game. The packed house gave him a standing ovation as he checked in.
James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakersforward LeBron James, committed to USC as the No. 20 prospect in ESPN's 2023 recruiting class.
Here are highlights from his debut.
LeBron & Co. sit courtside
LeBron James and Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka were among those in attendance for Bronny James' first college game. LeBron was joined by his family, including Bryce James, a four-star forward in ESPN's 2025 recruiting class.
NBA stars welcome Bronny back
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant and LeBron's former Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade chimed in on James' debut.
Like father, like son
James made a highlight play with a chase-down block in the first half.
Showing off the range
James' first points came off a 3-pointer in the second half.
