{"id":6086,"date":"2024-10-26T22:32:16","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T22:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-star-makes-nba-history-by-playing-with-son-bronny-in-season-opening-win-over-minnesota-timberwolves\/"},"modified":"2024-10-26T22:32:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T22:32:16","slug":"lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-star-makes-nba-history-by-playing-with-son-bronny-in-season-opening-win-over-minnesota-timberwolves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-star-makes-nba-history-by-playing-with-son-bronny-in-season-opening-win-over-minnesota-timberwolves\/","title":{"rendered":"LeBron James: Los Angeles Lakers star makes NBA history by playing with son Bronny in season-opening win over Minnesota Timberwolves"},"content":{"rendered":"


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LeBron James and his son Bronny made history after they became the first father-son duo to share the court in an NBA game during the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.<\/b><\/p>\n

The much-anticipated moment came with four minutes left of the first half of the Lakers’ 110-103 victory when the duo were introduced by coach JJ Redick.<\/p>\n

The sold-out crowd at the Crypto.com Arena let out a huge roar when the pair stepped on to the court with the Lakers 51-35 ahead at the time.<\/p>\n

The pair also played together earlier this month during the Lakers’ pre-season game<\/a> against the Phoenix Suns.<\/p>\n

“It’s always been family over everything,” LeBron said alongside Bronny after the game.<\/p>\n

“I lost a lot of time because of this league so to be able to have this moment where I am working still and I can work alongside my son, it’s one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever got from the man above and I’m going to take full advantage of it.”<\/p>\n

The James double-act was watched at courtside by Ken Griffey Sr and Ken Griffey Jr, who made Major League Baseball history playing for the Seattle Mariners as father and son in 1990-1991.<\/p>\n

Bronny, 20, ended up playing three minutes in the first half, missing both of his field-goal attempts and hauling in an offensive rebound. <\/p>\n

LeBron collected eight points and three boards in 17 minutes of action before the break. He ended the game with 16 points in 35 minutes.<\/p>\n

“Going up to the scorers’ table and checking in for the first time was a crazy moment I will never forget,” Bronny said.<\/p>\n

“I’m just extremely grateful for everything. I was given an amazing opportunity to come into this league and get better every day and learn every day.”<\/p>\n

Bronny joined the Lakers as a second-round draft pick from the University of Southern California in June.<\/p>\n

LeBron, 39, is the NBA’s all-time record point-scorer and a four-time NBA winner.<\/p>\n

The veteran is now in his 22nd season in the NBA and has yet to say when he plans to call time on his career.<\/p>\n

He signed a new two-year deal with the Lakers following Bronny’s arrival at the franchise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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