Jul 2, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers second round draft pick Bronny James at a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James won a summer league championship this week — but it wasn’t for basketball.
James won the “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” summer league tournament that was held simultaneously with the basketball version.
The 19-year-old outlasted Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams and Detroit Pistons rookie Bobi Klintman in the first-person shooter video game tourney. Aside from bragging rights, James won $10,000 and a novelty championship belt.
Bronny won the Call of Duty Summer League tournament and made $10K 💸
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— Overtime (@overtime) July 15, 2024
The “Call of Duty” tournament has become an annual side event during the Las Vegas Summer League. Oklahoma City Thunder big man Jaylin Williams won the event last year.
Bronny was at least able to show off his sniping ability in the video game. The same cannot be said for his long-range shooting on the court.
James scored just two points in the Lakers’ 88-74 loss Monday to the Boston Celtics. He missed all three of his three-point attempts. Bronny has gone 0/15 from deep through four summer league games.
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