The Los Angeles Lakers made a statement on Sunday afternoon by blowing out the Oklahoma City Thunder with a dominating 126-99 win. As the game slipped away in the fourth quarter, rookie point guard Bronny James received rare minutes—and took full advantage.

After his late-game heroics, NBA fans shared their reactions on social media.

Bronny James Makes an Impact in Limited Time

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With the Lakers leading big, head coach Darvin Ham put Bronny James in to give him a showcase. According to Sports Illustrated, the former USC standout played two minutes in garbage time and had three points and one rebound. Although his time was limited, Bronny's appearance sent fans both inside the arena and on social media into an outburst.

His sole basket? A silky smooth three-pointer that helped contribute to the Lakers' rampant 3-point attack.

NBA World Reacts to Bronny's Performance on Social Media

Bronny's bucket did not go unnoticed. Analysts, fans, and influencers filled Twitter/X with admiration, jokes, and praise.

Skip Bayless wrote on Twitter: "Even Bronny got into the Lakers' 3-point explosion at OKC, hitting No. 22."

StatMuse joked: "Bronny James is undefeated vs the Thunder."

"Bronny today: +4 | Shai today: -20. Who deserves MVP?" a user on @NBAW0RLD24 said.

@hoodieskeenasz praised Bronny's effort in the fourth quarter. He said that he is happy seeing the young James putting in the work.

@pickthepicker99 mentioned the support from fans: "Seems like every crowd is cheering for the kid. No genuine hate in the arenas. Good for him."

For the once-hated Bronny, the warm response means that the NBA world is noticing his improvement. So far, he only played in 24 games this season after he was drafted 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.

With the win, the Lakers became the third seed in the Western Conference at 48-30, behind the Houston Rockets and Thunder.

Los Angeles continues looking to keep the momentum going with another contest against the Thunder on tap Tuesday evening in Oklahoma City. With only four games remaining in the regular season, each show counts.

Bronny James is Still a Work in Progress

Although Bronny's statistics are modest, the 19-year-old is steadily improving in confidence and poise.

His surname might be laden with legacy baggage, but it's evident Bronny James is making progress incrementally. If he keeps seizing these tiny openings, a more significant role may be imminent.

During the same night when the Lakers beat the Thunder, Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry struggled after bowing down to the Houston Rockets. According to Bleacher Report, the Rockets held the "Babyface Assassin" to only three points (1-of-10 from the field and 0-of-8 from the rainbow territory).