LeBron James and his son, Bronny, made NBA history by becoming the first father and son to play in the league simultaneously during the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener on Tuesday night. LeBron, the league’s all-time top scorer, was already on the court when Bronny checked into the game in the second quarter, drawing a huge cheer from the crowd.
LeBron, 39, and his 20-year-old son teamed up after Bronny was selected by the Lakers in the second round of the draft last summer. Their debut together on the court marks a significant moment in basketball history, similar to the achievement of Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., who were courtside to witness the occasion. The Griffeys played together in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners in the early 1990s.
LeBron had spoken about his desire to play alongside his son for years, and the moment became reality with Bronny’s draft selection.
