LeBron and Bronny are the first father and son to play in the NBA together.
LeBron James made more NBA history on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
This time, he needed some help as he and his son Bronny James Jr. became the first father-son duo in NBA history to play together. Bronny entered the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter and finally made this historical moment official.
The moment was slightly delayed because LeBron James sat out the Lakers first preseason game for rest. Bronny did play in the Lakers first preseason game, though.
Now fans can reset their anticipation clock to wait for LeBron and Bronny to do this again in a regular season game that actually counts. Not that it really matters.
“Just pure joy, man,” LeBron said when asked about his emotions after his son joined the interview. “I don’t have any words. I can speak about me. You guys ask me questions about me. When it comes to him, I’m just at a loss for words
“Just super proud. Super proud of him to get to this point. He’s a man. He’s ready to go. Whatever questions you got for him, go ahead and let him have it.”
The elder James had previously said he doesn’t want Bronny calling him “Dad” when they’re on the court, though his son still he hasn’t figured out how he’ll address him.
“I haven’t gotten there yet,” Bronny said. “It’s probably gonna be, like, Bron. Bron would be the easiest.”
LeBron and Bronny will become the first father-son duo to play together in NBA history whenever they share the court. Bronny had a strong showing in the pre-draft process recently, despite averaging just 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists during his lone collegiate season at USC, which was delayed after he suffered cardiac arrest in January.
It’s not just that a father and son playing together is rare in basketball—It’s rare in professional sports. The list of father-son duos who have shared any field, rink or court is incredibly small. Ted Nesser, the football player who played with his son Charlie in the NFL? He was born in 1883.
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