LeBron James and his son, Bronny, etched their names in NBA history by becoming the first father-son duo to share the court together. In a momentous pre-season game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns, the two Jameses dazzled fans as they showcased their generational talent side by side. It wasn’t just a basketball game; it was a symbolic passing of the torch, as the King and his heir played together, making an unforgettable chapter in sports history.
On his 20th birthday, Bronny James made his much-anticipated NBA debut, stepping onto the court during the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ pre-season clash against the Phoenix Suns, which ended in a narrow 118-114 defeat. What made this moment truly historic wasn’t the scoreline, but the fact that Bronny shared the court with his legendary father, LeBron James—marking the first time a father and son had ever played together in an NBA game, pre-season or otherwise.
LeBron James and his son, Bronny father-son duo to share the court together
“Wow, that was surreal,” LeBron wrote on X after the game, capturing the emotions of millions who witnessed the rare feat. He later told reporters, “We came out of a timeout, and we kind of stood next to each other. I looked at him—it felt like we were in The Matrix or something. It just didn’t feel real. But having those moments was incredible.”
LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, showed no signs of slowing down, finishing the game with 19 points, four assists, and five rebounds. Bronny, despite going scoreless during his 13-minute stint, managed two rebounds and even made four turnovers as he got his first taste of NBA action.
Bronny’s journey to the Lakers began in June when he was selected as a second-round draft pick from the University of Southern California. His father, now 39 and entering his 22nd NBA season, signed a two-year extension with the Lakers shortly after Bronny’s arrival, setting up this historic father-son partnership.
As the 2024-25 NBA season kicks off on October 22, all eyes will be on the Lakers as they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves, with this newly formed James duo ready to make their mark. Before that, the season opener will see the Boston Celtics face off against the New York Knicks, promising an exciting start.
