• LeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history by becoming the first father and son to play in the league together. This milestone happened during the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener when they both checked into the game in the second quarter, receiving a huge cheer from the crowd.
• LeBron, 39, started the game, while 20-year-old Bronny joined him later. They played just over two minutes together. LeBron scored on a dunk, and Bronny grabbed a rebound but missed a few early shots, including his first 3-point attempt.
• The father-son duo’s achievement drew comparisons to other historic sports moments, like Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., who played together in Major League Baseball in the early 1990s. The Griffeys were even courtside to watch the Jameses make history.
• LeBron has long dreamed of playing alongside Bronny and shared how special it has been to guide his son into the NBA. Bronny was drafted by the Lakers last summer, just a year after recovering from cardiac arrest and heart surgery.
• While Bronny might spend time developing with the Lakers’ G-League affiliate, LeBron continues to dominate in his 22nd NBA season, showing no signs of slowing down. It was a night of celebration, family, and basketball history.