Getty Bronny James of the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Bronny James sent a strong statement on and off the court to his critics on Monday night after leading South Bay to a 122-118 win over the Santa Cruz Warriors. Bronny dropped a career-high 39 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, on an efficient 14-of-21 shooting night. He shot 4-of-8 from the 3-point line and added seven rebounds, four assists, four steals and a block in 38 minutes. “I belong out here,” Bronny