Bronny James Matches Kobe Bryants Rookie Milestone for the Lakers After 28 Years

The 20-year-old American guard **Bronny James**, who plays for the NBA team **Los Angeles Lakers**, has matched a rookie milestone established by the legendary **Kobe Bryant** back in 1997. Bronny achieved this feat during a game against the **Milwaukee Bucks**, which ended with the Lakers losing 89-118.

The son of four-time NBA champion **LeBron James** scored 17 points during the game, grabbed three rebounds, and recorded five assists, along with one block and four turnovers. The five assists Bronny registered, which he provided to his teammates, allowed him to replicate the rookie achievement once held by Kobe Bryant, who had the same number of assists in a January 1997 game against the **Detroit Pistons**.