LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, made NBA history by becoming the first father-son duo to play together in an official game during the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The milestone moment came with four minutes left in the first half, as both players entered the game to a thunderous ovation from the home crowd at Crypto.com Arena.
LeBron, 39, had already logged 13 minutes on the court before teaming up with 20-year-old Bronny, who made his NBA debut. While Bronny missed his first two shots and grabbed an offensive rebound, LeBron contributed 16 points to help secure the Lakers’ 110-103 victory.
After the game, LeBron expressed his pride in sharing the court with his son, calling it “one of the greatest gifts” of his career. “To be able to work alongside my son in this league, it’s a moment I’ll never forget,” he said.
This historic game also drew a special audience, as MLB legends Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., the first father-son duo in Major League Baseball, watched from courtside. LeBron and Bronny now join the exclusive ranks of professional sports families who have competed together at the highest level.
Bronny, drafted by the Lakers as a second-round pick from USC, played three minutes in the first half, showcasing early promise in his first NBA appearance. The James family’s moment was a culmination of years of anticipation, as LeBron has long dreamed of playing alongside his eldest son on the NBA stage.
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