In brief
In a groundbreaking NBA moment, LeBron James and his son Bronny James became the first father-son pair to compete together on the court, marking an unforgettable chapter in basketball history.
LeBron and Bronny's historic debut occurred during the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a game that the Lakers won 110-103. With four minutes left in the first half, the crowd at Crypto.com Arena erupted in applause as the dynamic duo stepped onto the court together. This moment was even more special as it followed their earlier appearance in a pre-season game against the Phoenix Suns.Reflecting on the experience after the game, LeBron expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to play alongside his son, emphasizing the importance of family. "It's always been family over everything," he remarked. "I lost a lot of time because of this league, so to be able to have this moment where I’m still working and can work alongside my son is one of the greatest gifts." The historic outing was witnessed by iconic baseball figures Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., who hold their own place in history as the first father-son duo to play in Major League Baseball in the 1990s.During his three minutes on the court, Bronny, 20, missed two field-goal attempts but secured an offensive rebound, showcasing a promising start in the league. His father, LeBron, contributed eight points and three rebounds in that stretch and ultimately finished the game with 16 points.“This was a crazy moment I will never forget," Bronny commented on his debut. "I’m just extremely grateful for everything. I was given an amazing opportunity to come into this league and get better every day and learn every day." Bronny joined the Lakers as a second-round draft pick from the University of Southern California in June. His father, at 39 years old and a four-time NBA champion, is in his 22nd season and remains an active player without publicly announcing plans for retirement. LeBron recently signed a two-year extension with the Lakers, further solidifying their time together on the court.
