The James family has just made NBA history! LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, played together for the first time in an official NBA game during the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The historic moment occurred in the second quarter when both LeBron, entering his 22nd NBA season, and Bronny, the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, checked into the game with four minutes remaining. The Lakers were leading by 16 points at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, where a sellout crowd witnessed the landmark event.
Among the excited fans were legendary father-son baseball duo Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr., who were thrilled to watch the Jameses make history. Savannah James, LeBron’s wife and Bronny’s mother was also present, proudly witnessing her husband and 20-year-old son share the court.
LeBron has openly expressed his desire to play alongside his son in the NBA, calling it a “dream come true.” That dream was realized last night as the father-and-son duo made their official debut. Though they played together in a preseason game on October 6th, this regular-season game cements their place in NBA history.
Bronny, who impressed with 17 points in an exhibition game against the Warriors earlier this month, hopes this will be the first of many appearances alongside his father in the league. With the James family continuing to break barriers, this could mark the beginning of a memorable chapter for both LeBron and Bronny.