LeBron James and his eldest son, Bronny James, made NBA history on Sunday by appearing together for the first time as teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers. The much-anticipated moment occurred during the Lakers’ 118-114 preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert, California.
The father-son duo shared the court at the start of the second quarter. LeBron impressed with 19 points in just over 16 minutes before sitting out the second half, while Bronny, who celebrated his 20th birthday that day, played 13 minutes but struggled, going scoreless and attempting only one shot.
Reflecting on the experience, LeBron, 39, said, “It was cool for both of us, especially our family. It’s definitely a moment I’ll never forget. As a father, it means everything. For someone who didn’t have a dad growing up, to be able to have that influence on your son and share these moments—it’s one of the greatest things a father could hope for.”
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LeBron admitted that some moments felt surreal, saying, “We came out of a timeout, stood next to each other, and I looked at him. It was like being in ‘The Matrix’ or something—it didn’t feel real.”
The historic game has been eagerly awaited since Bronny was selected 55th in the NBA Draft by the Lakers in June. Lakers’ new head coach, J.J. Redick, was thrilled about the occasion, stating, “It’s cool as a basketball fan. It speaks to LeBron’s longevity and competitive stamina and the work Bronny has done to get here.”
LeBron, entering his 22nd season, expressed that playing alongside Bronny has reignited his passion for the game. “It’s a lot of excitement and pure joy to work hard with your son every day, watching him grow. We push each other, and it’s not just great for me, but for our whole family. It gives you a lot of life.”