LeBron James was in attendance Saturday night at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, to watch his son’s undefeated Sierra Canyon team face off against his alma mater, St. Vincent-St. Mary. The Irish led Sierra Canyon for much of the second half, but Bronny James played his best game of the season and made a crucial play late in the game to give the Trailblazers the lead late in the fourth quarter.
"Play hard. Have fun. Be a great teammate. And everything else will take care of itself." @KingJames to @Rachel__Nichols on what advice he gives to Bronny before games. pic.twitter.com/TQ41cThkGy
— ESPN (@espn) December 15, 2019
With 55.6 seconds remaining in the game and Sierra Canyon trailing, 56-55, Bronny James deflected and stole an inbounds pass near midcourt, and scored the go-ahead bucket in transition.
BRONNY IS CLUTCH!
Go ahead bucket vs.his dad’s high school. 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/BZWZxdyieJ
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) December 15, 2019
The Irish seemed to tie the game on the other end at the free-throw line, but a lane violation wiped away a free-throw and preserved Sierra Canyon’s lead. The Trailblazers held on to win, 59-56. James scored 15 points off the bench and was 7-of-10 from the field.
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