On Thursday, Bronny James became the youngest Lakers rookie since Magic Johnson to record 17 points and five assists at 70% shooting from the floor, per StatMamba. The son of LeBron James also logged a career-high 30 minutes in the Lakers' 118-89 loss to the Bucks.

Bronny James has received abundant criticism since being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. Perhaps his latest numbers will alleviate some outside commentary for the time being. James had 17 points on 70 percent shooting with five assists and three rebounds in the Thursday night loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a challenging game against the Milwaukee Bucks, ultimately losing 118-89. Despite the loss, rookie Bronny James shined with a career-best performance, scoring 17 points and setting a new Lakers rookie record for points and assists while shooting 70% from the field.