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Oct 22, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) checks into the game with his son, guard Bronny James (9) during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. This marked the first time in NBA history that a father and son played together. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
LeBron James and his son LeBron ‘Bronny’ James Jr. made history after they became the first father-son duo to share the court in an NBA game during the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The much-anticipated moment came with four minutes left of the first half of the Lakers’ 110-103 victory when the duo was introduced by coach JJ Redick.
The sold-out crowd at the Crypto.com Arena let out a huge roar when the pair stepped on to the court with the Lakers 51-35 ahead at the time.
The pair also played together earlier this month during the Lakers’ pre-season game against the Phoenix Suns.
LeBron says “It’s always been family over everything.”
The James double-act was watched at courtside by Ken Griffey Snr and Ken Griffey Jr., who made Major League Baseball history playing for the Seattle Mariners as father and son in 1990-1991.
Bronny says playing alongside his father was a surreal moment.
Bronny James.
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