Bronny James and LeBron James share the court in historic moment

When Bronny James was selected with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, fans everywhere began speculating: How long would it be before we witnessed history, with Bronny sharing the court alongside his legendary father, LeBron James? Fast forward a few months, and after an up-and-down NBA Summer League and preseason, that moment finally arrived.

The Los Angeles Lakers were facing the Minnesota Timberwolves in their season opener. As the game unfolded, the Lakers built a comfortable 16 point lead. And then it happened. In a moment that sent waves of excitement through the crowd, LeBron and Bronny James stood at the scorer’s table, ready to check in together. The arena erupted understanding the gravity of the situation, this would be the first time in NBA history a father and son played on the same team, in the same game.

Bronny James and LeBron James checking in

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The standing ovation was loud and well-deserved as the two entered the game. Bronny, full of energy, immediately tried to make his mark. He attempted a putback layup off a missed shot, only to have it blocked by the towering Rudy Gobert. Despite the unsuccessful attempt, it was clear Bronny wasn’t afraid of the moment, and the crowd appreciated his effort.

The Lakers held on to win the game 110-103. Anthony Davis had a monster night, leading the way with 36 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists. LeBron James, though overshadowed in the scoring department by Davis, added a solid 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists in his season debut. Bronny’s contribution may not have shown up much on the stat sheet, but the significance of the moment cannot be understated.

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