In brief
In a landmark event for basketball, LeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history by being the first father-son duo to play together on an NBA court, during the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The heartwarming moment took place at the Crypto.com Arena with a roaring crowd witnessing the historical feat as the Lakers led 51-35. Coach JJ Redick introduced the pair with just four minutes remaining in the first half, marking a significant occasion for the James family.LeBron James expressed his overwhelming gratitude for the opportunity, stating, "It's always been family over everything. I lost a lot of time because of this league so to be able to have this moment where I am working still and I can work alongside my son, it's one of the greatest gifts I've ever got from the man above." Bronny, who is 20 years old and a second-round draft pick from the University of Southern California, managed to play three minutes during the game, coming close to making his first basket. Meanwhile, LeBron contributed with 16 points in total over 35 minutes. During the game, Bronny shared, "Going up to the scorers' table and checking in for the first time was a crazy moment I will never forget. I'm just extremely grateful for everything."LeBron, 39 years old, continues to set records as the NBA's all-time leading scorer and remains a four-time champion in his 22nd season. He recently signed a two-year contract extension with the Lakers, coinciding with Bronny’s drafting into the franchise, further solidifying their shared aspirations on the court.
