LeBron James and Bronny James made NBA history by becoming the first father and son to play together during the Los Angeles Lakers’ pre-season game against the Phoenix Suns.
Bronny, who was a second-round pick for the Lakers in June, took to the court in the second quarter on his 20th birthday during a 118-114 defeat to the Suns.
It is the first time a father and son have played together at the same time in an NBA game of any type.
After the game, Lebron wrote on X: “WOW THAT WAS SURREAL”.
He added to reporters: “We came out of a timeout and we kind of stood next to each other. I kind of looked at him.
“It was like being in The Matrix or something. It just didn’t feel real. But it was great to have those moments.”
WOW THAT WAS SURREAL!! 🥺🥺🥺🙌🏾🙌🏾
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 7, 2024
LeBron scored 19 points on the night with four assists and five rebounds. Bronny went scoreless during his 13-minute cameo, producing two rebounds and four turnovers.
Bronny was a second-round draft pick for the Lakers in June from the University of California.
He will hope to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father, who is the NBA’s all-time record point-scorer and a four-time NBA winner.
The 39-year-old is entering his 22nd season in the NBA as his son prepares for his first, having signed a two-year extension following Bronny’s arrival this summer.
The 2024-25 NBA season begins on 22 October, with the Lakers in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
