In an unforgettable moment in the history of the NBA, LeBron James and his son Bronny became the first father-son duo to play together in a regular season game as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-103.
The sold-out crowd erupted as 20-year-old Bronny checked into the game alongside LeBron, who reentered with four minutes left in the first half.
LeBron, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, had long desired to share the court with his son. “It’s always been family over everything,” LeBron said post-game. “I lost a lot of time because of this league… so to have this moment, it’s one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever got.” Bronny, drafted 55th overall by the Lakers, grabbed a rebound in his three minutes of action, while LeBron contributed 16 points.
A Special Connection
Before checking in, LeBron gave Bronny a pep talk, urging him to “play carefree” and “don’t worry about mistakes.” Their brief time on court together was intense, with LeBron promising to make the most of their shared experience. After the game, they hugged LeBron’s wife, Savannah, and daughter, Zhuri.
The Jameses are not exactly the first father-son duo to play together. They now join Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr., who played together for the Seattle Mariners in 1990 and 1991, and other notable father-son duos in professional sports, including Tim Raines and Tim Raines Jr. (Baltimore Orioles) and Gordie Howe and his sons Mark and Marty (Hartford Whalers).
Opinions Divided
While many fans hailed the historic outing, not all were impressed as can be seen in the chatbox below.
Miami forward Kevin Love, a former teammate of LeBron’s, praised the moment, “It’s an unbelievable story… LeBron is still a top-five player in the league, making this moment truly special.“
What’s Next
As LeBron begins his 22nd NBA season, showing no signs of slowing down, Bronny faces the challenge of establishing himself in the league. With the Lakers’ crowded guard roster, Bronny may see time in the G League to develop his skills.
LeBron reflected on the experience, saying, “When we really get to sit back and take it in, it’s pretty crazy… But at the moment, we still have a job to do.”
As the Jameses make history, their bond on and off the court continues to inspire.
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