LeBron James and his son, Bronny, made sports history on Sunday night, becoming the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game. The historic moment took place during the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason matchup against the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert, California.
LeBron, who started the game for the Lakers, was joined by Bronny early in the second quarter, marking a groundbreaking moment in NBA history. Though their time on the floor together was brief, and they didn’t manage to connect for a basket, the significance of the moment wasn’t lost on the legendary star.
Following the game, LeBron took to social media to express his emotions, writing on X (formerly Twitter), “WOW THAT WAS SURREAL!!” In a post-game interview, he shared even more about how much the moment meant to him, especially since it happened on Bronny’s 20th birthday.
“For a father, this means everything,” LeBron said, reflecting on the personal significance of the event. “I didn’t have this kind of relationship growing up, so to be able to share moments like this with my son is something I could only dream of.”
LeBron’s excitement was clear as he emphasized how special it was to not only influence Bronny’s life but to share the court with him. “To work with your son and have that bond—it’s one of the greatest things a father can wish for.”
LeBron finished the game with 19 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 16 minutes of play. Bronny, though scoreless in his 13 minutes, managed to grab two rebounds. With more preseason games on the horizon before the regular season starts on October 22, fans can expect to see more of the iconic father-son duo on the court.
This history-making moment marks a special chapter in both LeBron and Bronny’s careers, and it’s safe to say this won’t be the last time they make headlines together.
