LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and his son Bronny made history on Tuesday night as they became the first father and son duo to play in the NBA together, marking a significant moment during the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener.
The historic occasion unfolded when both LeBron, 39, and 20-year-old Bronny entered the game together with four minutes remaining in the second quarter. The decision prompted a warm reception from the home crowd, which recognized the importance of this milestone. LeBron had already played 13 minutes before teaming up with his son.
LeBron James is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, while Bronny was selected by the Lakers as a second-round pick last summer. They are the first father and son to compete in the NBA simultaneously and on the same team.
Courtside to witness the historic moment were Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., who were the first father-son duo in Major League Baseball history, having played together for the Seattle Mariners in 1990 and 1991. The two families shared a moment during pregame warmups, taking photos and exchanging greetings.
LeBron has expressed his desire to play alongside Bronny for several years, a dream that became a reality after Bronny declared for the draft following a college season, where the Lakers selected him with the 55th pick overall.