LeBron and Bronny James Become the First Father-Son Duo in NBA History to Play Together

LeBron and Bronny James etched their names in NBA history by becoming the first father-son pair to play together on the same team. This historic event took place when they played for the Los Angeles Lakers in a pre-season game against the Phoenix Suns, coinciding with Bronny's 20th birthday. The match ended with a narrow 118-114 defeat for the Lakers. This is prepared by SSP.

LeBron, entering his 22nd NBA season at age 39 and holding the all-time scoring record, expressed his awe following the game with a post on X, saying, "Wow that was surreal." Indeed, it was a dream realized, as he shared a moment on the court with his son during a timeout, describing it as an experience akin to a scene from The Matrix, marking Bronny’s long-anticipated debut alongside his father.

While Bronny, picked second round in the draft from USC and chosen 55th overall, went scoreless in his 13 minutes of play, he managed two rebounds and had four turnovers, showing promise for future games. Meanwhile, LeBron registered 19 points, four assists, and five rebounds.

This notable appearance of the seasoned player, who has freshly signed a two-year contract with the Lakers, partners the start of a new journey for Bronny. The 2024-25 NBA regular season kicks off on October 22 with the Lakers set to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves, right around the time the NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, face off against the New York Knicks. This season opener sets the stage for the Lakers’ quest to secure an 18th NBA title.