LeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history by becoming the first father-son duo to play in an NBA game together. The Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves marked a special moment, with the sold-out crowd celebrating their shared appearance on the court.
LeBron James and his son Bronny made history as the first father-son duo to compete in an NBA game during the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The momentous occasion occurred with four minutes left in the first half, delighting a sold-out Crypto.com Arena, where the Lakers led 51-35.
LeBron expressed deep appreciation for the experience, emphasizing the importance of family. "I lost a lot of time because of this league, so to have this moment with my son is one of the greatest gifts I've ever received," he said. The historical appearance follows their joint play in a pre-season game earlier this month against the Phoenix Suns.
Bronny played three minutes, missing two field-goal attempts but securing an offensive rebound, while LeBron contributed eight points and three rebounds before finishing the game with 16 points in 35 minutes. Reflecting on the moment, Bronny shared, "Checking in for the first time was a crazy moment I will never forget."
Bronny, drafted by the Lakers as a second-round pick from the University of Southern California, has joined his father in the league as LeBron continues his illustrious career, now in his 22nd season. With LeBron being the NBA's all-time leading scorer and a four-time champion, their shared journey on the court marks a significant milestone in basketball history.
