Bronny James Gets Real On Missed Game-Winner Vs. Cooper Flagg originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers fell just short of a big win over the Dallas Mavericks in Cooper Flagg's unofficial NBA debut.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg entered the game as the top pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, while Lakers sophomore Bronny James is on the fringes of the league. Additionally, Flagg is the future face of New Balance,

Cooper Flagg and Bronny James understood the stage they were on. They were the headliners of the opening night of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, and in one second-quarter sequence, Flagg decided to try and back down Bronny.

After a quick glance at the up-and-coming Mavericks roster, one thing is clear: this team boasts a wealth of proven veteran talent and experience. Players like Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, and Kyrie Irving will serve as valuable mentors for the younger players to learn from — as they should,

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James and Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg matched up in a highly anticipated summer league battle on Thursday. Flagg's Mavs won 87-85, and afterward, James commented on Flagg's great potential and also talked about defending the No.

How did Bronny James do in his latest Summer League game? Check out his stats from the Lakers-Mavericks contest.

Bronny James began his Summer League matchup against Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks on a high note. He scored the first five points on 2-2 shooting.

Bronny James and Cooper Flagg are making NBA Summer League history this month. The son of the legendary NBA star and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 Draft are set to meet in Summer League. The game,