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FOUND: Bronny james matched michael jordan in one wild rookie year stat - What They Never Told You

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James started his first career game on April 13, 2025. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Bronny James got his first start as an NBA player on Sunday, two days after he matched a mark held by Michael Jordan.

James got the start in the Los Angeles Lakers' final regular season game and will be looking for a three-pointer to surpass Jordan's total from his rookie year. On Friday, James saw action in L.A.'s 140-109 blowout of the Houston Rockets. He hit his ninth three-pointer of the season in that game, matching Jordan's total as a rookie in 1984.

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