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          Best moments from Bronny James' USC debut

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          Bronny James throws down epic windmill dunk in warmups (0:21)

          Before his USC debut, Bronny James throws down a couple of dunks including an impressive windmill jam. (0:21)

          • Anthony Gharib, ESPNDec 11, 2023, 02:24 AM

          Bronny James made his long-awaited collegiate debut on Sunday, less than five months after suffering cardiac arrest in July.

          He came off the bench and played under a minutes restriction in his debut against Long Beach State.

          James had 4 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 17 minutes. After stealing the ball with less than 30 seconds remaining in the game, James was fouled and had the chance to push USC's lead to three points. Instead, he split the free throws, and Long Beach State scored on the next possession to send the game to overtime, where it pulled away to win 84-79.

          The USC Trojans announced a sellout and, hours before tipoff, the student section line wrapped around Galen Center in anticipation of James' first game. The packed house gave him a standing ovation as he checked in.

          James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, committed to USC as the No. 20 prospect in ESPN's 2023 recruiting class.

          Here are highlights from his debut.

          LeBron & Co. sit courtside

          LeBron James and Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka were among those in attendance for Bronny James' first college game. LeBron was joined by his family, including Bryce James, a four-star forward in ESPN's 2025 recruiting class.

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          Bronny James enters to an ovation in USC debut

          Brony James makes his USC debut to a standing ovation from the fans and with his father, LeBron, on the sideline.

          NBA stars welcome Bronny back

          Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant and LeBron's former Miami Heat teammate Dwyane Wade chimed in on James' debut.

          Like father, like son

          James made a highlight play with a chase-down block in the first half.

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          Bronny James secures chasedown block just like his dad

          Bronny James does his best impression of his father, LeBron, with a chasedown block for the USC Trojans.

          Showing off the range

          James' first points came off a 3-pointer in the second half.

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          Bronny James drains the 3 for his first USC bucket

          Bronny James threads the transition 3-pointer for the first basket of his college career.

          LeBron shares message on Instagram