What an eventful 24 hours it’s been for Bronny James. On Friday, he scored a lone three-pointer from LeBron James’ pass. It created another piece of history, as the first father-son assist in the NBA. The 21-year-old’s hot hands continued to score in the G League as he erupted for a career-best performance. Now, fans are putting more pressure on head coach JJ Redick to give James more opportunities.

Bronny has played in the past two games for the Lakers. The last time he played in consecutive games was back on February 12. Before these two games, LeBron James’ son had played 0 minutes in the past 7. Despite this, the G League performance never dropped. Saturday’s display was a career-best, recording 26 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. This was possible thanks to efficient shooting. 9 of 12 from the field and 6 of 8 from three-point range, a career high. In fact, 11 of his 26 points in the final period helped his team close out the game to keep his record intact.

The South Bay Lakers remain undefeated, with a perfect 14-0 record in games Bronny has played. So, the fans are demanding similar treatment for the Purple and Gold franchise. “JJ Redick will see Bronny James going off, and still decide to give him garbage mins,” a dejected fan tweeted with a GIF of a crying pug to convey frustration. Bronny has shuffled between the G League and the Lakers since his rookie year. Given it was his debut season, it was the right decision to let him develop. But doing so in the second year also raised some doubts. In fact, the minutes have come few and far between for the 21-year-old.

Just take the past two games as a sample size. Against the Nets, even though he made the historic three-pointer in the second quarter, the total minutes on the hardwood were just four minutes. Before that, against the Pacers, his game time was much better, with 13 total minutes. However, the last time Bronny played more than 10 minutes in a game was back on February 10 against the San Antonio Spurs.

That’s when he produced a viral stop while defending one of the MVP candidates, Victor Wembanyama. Even then, Bronny was ready for more such roles, but they never came. Now he has earned rotation minutes this week in the absence of Marcus Smart, and fans clearly want more of the 21-year-old on the hardwood.

Fans and teammates back Bronny James’ positive display, NBA upgrade imminent?

Earlier this season, against the Nets, “We Want Bronny” echoed through Barclays Center. Another instance of opposition fans praising Bronny James came in Cleveland, when his steal and one-handed transition dunk drew the loudest roar. Clearly, fans are seeing and supporting the effort. Even a member of the Warriors fanbase posted, “Get this guy some real mins.”

The locker room support for Bronny is also strong. After the Pacers game, Austin Reaves candidly shared the progress of his 21-year-old teammate. “He’s just gotten better every single day. He don’t no shortcuts. He loves working, does the right things, keeps his head down, don’t care about all the noise.” Even the head coach shared a similar sentiment.

“It’s gotten significantly better,” said JJ Redick to the media. “Our staff has a lot of confidence in him. Felt like this was a game we really needed him.” But after the Pacers game, Bronny was on the court for just four and a half minutes.

That’s why another fan questioned Redick’s decision, “Why is he in the G-League?” Despite this, some had faith that Saturday’s performance with South Bay would help Bronny to secure more minutes on the hardwood. “g league or not 6/8 from 3 is nasty… that’s how you get called up fast.” Another fan even reduced JJ’s headache by suggesting a rotational plan.

“jj need to give bronny laravia’s minutes bro i’m deadass,” a netizen wrote. LaRavia has started the last 3 games and has received more than 10 minutes in every game he has played this season. But his shooting, just 31% from beyond the arc, remains a question. That’s where Bronny James’ 41% from deep could help the team.