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Bronny James scores 11, Team USA close out World at 2023 Nike Hoop Summit

Joseph Corr

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All eyes were on Bronny James at the 2023 Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, Ore. and the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James showcased his pro-level talent.

In a 90-84 Team USA win over the World Select Team, James saw 21 minutes off to bench, scoring 11 points on 44.4% shooting (4-of-9) to go along with four rebounds, one assist, a steal and a block.

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He got the ball rolling with a nice finish at the rim in the first quarter, shaking off the contact en route to a tough layup.

On full display was James' NBA-ready outside shot. After a record 5-of-8 effort from beyond the arc in the McDonald's All-American Game in late March, James was again dialed in from downtown.

Team USA had six players in double-figure scoring to hold off a spirited 22-point, eight-rebound performance from Mackenzie Mgbako (Duke commit, Nigeria) and 12 points from Andrej Stojakovic (Stanford commit, Greece) son of 3x NBA All-Star Peja Stojakovic.

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Bronny's father LeBron was in attendance at Moda Center. After a solid performance father and son dapped at mid-court.

Forever in the spotlight, the media scrum surrounding James postgame was befitting of his famous family ties.

Numerous NBA stars were also in attendance, including Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and ex-Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat star Chris Bosh.

James remains tight-lipped about his playing future, but check back in with The Sporting News to keep up to date on Bronny James' highly anticipated college decision.  

Joseph Corr

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Joseph Corr is a content producer at The Sporting News who has covered the NBA for nearly a decade. A supporter of the Chicago Bulls during the Michael Jordan-era, he is also a fan of his local Australian basketball league; The NBL. Joseph was previously a long-time member of ESPN and Stats Perform’s digital media team, as a reporter, video editor and production assistant. Based in Sydney, Australia Joseph has worked for TSN since 2022.