Los Angeles: In a groundbreaking moment for the National Basketball Association, LeBron James and his son, Bronny James has took the court together for the first time during the Los Angeles Lakers’ pre-season game against the Phoenix Suns. This historic matchup observes the first time a father and son have played together in an NBA history of any kind.
The game, held on Bronny’s 20th birthday, saw the Lakers fall to the Suns with a final score of 118-114. Bronny joined the game during the second quarter but did not score, finishing his 13-minute stint with two rebounds and four turnovers. LeBron, showcasing his veteran prowess, scored 19 points, alongside four assists and five rebounds.
Following the game, LeBron expressed his amazement at the experience on X, stating that, “Wow that was surreal.” He described the moment saying that, “We came out of a timeout and we kind of stood next to each other. I kind of looked at him. It was like being in The Matrix or something. It just didn’t feel real. But it was great to have those moments.”
Bronny was framed by the Lakers as a second-round pick from the University of Southern California in June. The 39-year-old LeBron, joining his 22nd season in the NBA, signed a new two-year deal with the Lakers earlier this year, coinciding with Bronny’s arrival at the franchise.
The 2024-25 NBA season is set to start on October 22, with the Lakers facing the Minnesota Timberwolves after the Boston Celtics take on the New York Knicks.
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