He nearly had the best highlight of his career, too. At one point during the game, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo switched on defense to guard James near the peri

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James stepped up against the Milwaukee Bucks, delivering a performance that silenced critics and ignited controversy in equal measure. James exceeded all expectations during the game by scoring 17 points even though LeBron James and Luka Dončić sat out due to injury.

It was all Milwaukee Bucks in Los Angeles on Thursday night as they defeated the Lakers 118-89. However, L.A. entered the game with a bulk of their roster sidelined due to injuries and playing on the second night of a back-to-back.