LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, made history on Tuesday night when they became the first father-son duo to play together in a regular-season NBA game. Both LeBron, age 39, and Bronny, age 20, checked into the game with four minutes remaining in the second quarter, with the Lakers leading 51-35. Cheers erupted throughout Crypto.com Arena as they took the floor, with fans eagerly anticipating their first points together as a father-son duo. Although Bronny missed his first shot attempt, the crowd remained supportive and excited for this historic moment.
The Lakers organization had reportedly been working towards having LeBron and Bronny play together since drafting Bronny at No. 55 overall in the NBA Draft. With Bronny making the opening night roster, it was only a matter of time before he saw his first NBA action under first-year head coach JJ Redick. LeBron has been supportive of his son’s journey to the NBA, emphasizing the importance of professional preparation and development. This moment held special significance for the James family after Bronny’s health scare a year ago during a summer workout, which briefly put his basketball career in jeopardy.
Despite the challenges Bronny faced with his health, he remained focused on returning to basketball and progressing in his career. The father-son duo previously shared the court during a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns, providing a glimpse of what was to come in the regular season. The presence of other iconic father-son duos, such as Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr., at the game added to the historical significance of the moment. LeBron, a longtime admirer of Griffey Jr., appreciated the gravity of the occasion as he and Bronny made history in the NBA.
As LeBron continues his quest for another NBA title, he is proud to support his son as he embarks on his own NBA journey. The bond between father and son is evident as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of professional basketball together. Although the outcome of their partnership remains to be seen, the first night of LeBron and Bronny’s shared NBA experience is just the beginning of what they hope will be a successful and memorable collaboration on the court. Fans and spectators alike are eagerly awaiting to see what the future holds for this groundbreaking father-son tandem in the NBA and beyond.
