HOUSTON — Chants of, "We want Bronny," came from young fans in the crowd at the Toyota Center with five minutes left in the McDonald's All-American Game on Tuesday night. It was a 1-point margin in an All-Star game that felt like a state championship, each player giving it their all.
Grant Rice, the West Team's head coach, whispered something to Bronny James on the bench. James smiled, nodded and checked back in 30 seconds later. James put on a show, hitting 5-of-8 3-pointers for 15 points with 4 assists. It wasn't enough, though, as the East Team edged the West Team, 109-106, in one of the most competitive McDonald's games in recent memory.