In brief
In a landmark moment for basketball, LeBron James and his son, Bronny, took center stage during the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking a historic milestone as the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.
With only four minutes remaining in the first half, the sold-out crowd at Crypto.com Arena erupted as the duo was introduced by Lakers coach JJ Redick. The Lakers led comfortably at that moment, 51-35. Earlier this month, the pair had also played together in a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns, foreshadowing this memorable night.After the game, LeBron, who has spent 22 seasons in the NBA, expressed his profound gratitude for the opportunity to share the court with his son. “It’s always been family over everything,” he commented, acknowledging the lost time due to his basketball career. “This moment is one of the greatest gifts I've ever got from the man above.”Bronny, who is 20 years old, played three minutes in his historic debut, though he did not score any points. He shared his excitement about checking into the game for the first time, calling it a moment he would never forget. “I’m just extremely grateful for everything,” Bronny said, reflecting on the chance to grow and learn within the NBA.He joined the Lakers earlier this year as a second-round draft pick after playing for the University of Southern California. Meanwhile, his father, LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer and a four-time champion, continues to add to his illustrious career, recently signing a two-year extension with the Lakers.The James family moment echoed the legacy of other historic father-son duos in professional sports, reminiscent of Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr., who made their mark in baseball together in the early 1990s. As the new NBA season unfolds, the world will be watching to see how the James’ journey together continues.
