WATCH: Bronny James executes super cool steal & dunk in front of dad LeBron during USC vs Arizona blockbuster clash

LeBron James at son Bronny
LeBron James at son Bronny's game

Bronny James had had few highlights all season but when he does, those plays can wow, as he did during USC's 78-65 win against the fifth-ranked Arizona Wildcats on Saturday. With his father, LeBron James, in attendance, Bronny perfectly executed a steal that was followed by an explosive dunk.

It all went down in the first half when both teams were tied at 18 points. Just as Jaden Bradley attempted a pass to Kylan Boswell, Bronny James stole the ball and headed straight to the basket. The senior James watched it all nonchalantly as the cameras focused on him immediately after.

USC were up by four points (34-30) at halftime, thanks to Bronny's 3-pointer. The Trojans increased their advantage from there, eventually winning their third consecutive game, a season-first.

Later, coach Andy Enfield pointed out Bronny's performance:

“This is the best he’s played in a while. He got two rebounds above the rim. We don’t win this game without our bench coming in and giving us great minutes.”

In his 23 games, Bronny James started in six, averaging 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

DJ Rodman and Kobe Johnson come through to secure USC's win

Besides Bronny's excellent dunk, the game belonged to DJ Rodman and Kobe Johnson, who scored 19 points each. Rodman also added seven rebounds, while Johnson had six steals. Freshman Isaiah Collier scored another 16 points with four rebounds and five assists.

Kobe Johnson spoke about the win:

“To be able to win this game at this time of year, especially with the season we had, I feel like this is exactly what we needed. This is the perfect boost to get us going into the Pac-12 tourney.”
“Beating Arizona is always fun. It feels good to be undefeated in March even though we’re just starting,”Rodman said.

Next, the Trojans prepare for the Pac-12 tournament, where they will face Washington in the first round on Wednesday. On March 2, USC defeated the Huskies 82-75.

A replay would continue to provide a strong ending to the Trojans' turbulent year. USC (14-17), which was No. 21 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll, has won five of its last seven games, its best stretch of the season.

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