The Las Vegas Summer League is on, and the stars showed up as if it were the NBA Finals. The spotlight fell on the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks matchup Thursday night, where both hype and heritage took center stage. While top draft pick Cooper Flagg made his much-anticipated debut for the Mavericks, much of the crowd— and social media— had its eyes locked on the family cheering from the sidelines, Savannah and Zhuri James , front and center in support of Bronny James .
Savannah and Zhuri James light up Los Vegas arena as Bronny James battles Dallas Mavericks in Summer League
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks marked an important moment in Bronny James’ early professional journey, as the 20-year-old guard continues to earn his place in the Lakers system. Even without his father LeBron James present, Bronny had powerful backing courtside. His mother, Savannah James , and his younger sister, Zhuri, were captured throughout the night by cameras and fans alike. The 38-year-old entrepreneur and social media figure drew a wave of attention with her presence.
Though the atmosphere felt electric, the matchup was no easy test for Bronny. He finished with 8 points in 20 minutes and 51 seconds of action. His shooting remained a work in progress, hitting just 2-of-8 from the field, including 1-of-5 from beyond the arc. Still, he made the most of his trips to the line, converting 3-of-4 free throws. Bronny also chipped in 2 assists and 2 rebounds, while recording 1 turnover and 1 personal foul.
Across the court, Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick from Duke, brought his own buzz. The 18-year-old rookie— who averaged 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists per game on 48.8% shooting in college— showed solid all-around play. As of writing, Flagg posted 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, delivering a balanced performance in his first outing in a Mavericks uniform.
Celebrities like Las Vegas Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty were in attendance, but none made waves quite like the James. With Zhuri’s adorable presence and Savannah’s unwavering support, the family’s courtside energy added a layer of emotion to Bronny’s performance. It was a reminder that in a league full of bright lights and louder narratives, sometimes the most powerful support is the quiet one sitting just a few feet from the baseline.
Also Read: “How is that a foul?” – Bronny James’ defense on Cooper Flagg in Summer League opener draws NBA fan backlash
However, the Lakers faced a crushing 87-85 defeat against the Mavericks, losing the game by a narrow 2 points.
Savannah and Zhuri James light up Los Vegas arena as Bronny James battles Dallas Mavericks in Summer League
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks marked an important moment in Bronny James’ early professional journey, as the 20-year-old guard continues to earn his place in the Lakers system. Even without his father LeBron James present, Bronny had powerful backing courtside. His mother, Savannah James , and his younger sister, Zhuri, were captured throughout the night by cameras and fans alike. The 38-year-old entrepreneur and social media figure drew a wave of attention with her presence.
Zhuri and Savannah James pulled up to watch Bronny 💜
— espnW (@espnW) July 11, 2025
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Though the atmosphere felt electric, the matchup was no easy test for Bronny. He finished with 8 points in 20 minutes and 51 seconds of action. His shooting remained a work in progress, hitting just 2-of-8 from the field, including 1-of-5 from beyond the arc. Still, he made the most of his trips to the line, converting 3-of-4 free throws. Bronny also chipped in 2 assists and 2 rebounds, while recording 1 turnover and 1 personal foul.
Across the court, Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick from Duke, brought his own buzz. The 18-year-old rookie— who averaged 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists per game on 48.8% shooting in college— showed solid all-around play. As of writing, Flagg posted 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, delivering a balanced performance in his first outing in a Mavericks uniform.
Celebrities like Las Vegas Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty were in attendance, but none made waves quite like the James. With Zhuri’s adorable presence and Savannah’s unwavering support, the family’s courtside energy added a layer of emotion to Bronny’s performance. It was a reminder that in a league full of bright lights and louder narratives, sometimes the most powerful support is the quiet one sitting just a few feet from the baseline.
Also Read: “How is that a foul?” – Bronny James’ defense on Cooper Flagg in Summer League opener draws NBA fan backlash
However, the Lakers faced a crushing 87-85 defeat against the Mavericks, losing the game by a narrow 2 points.
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