LeBron and Bronny James make history: the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA

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The name a LeBron James featured countless times in the greatest moments in NBA history. The Akron native has won four NBA championship rings with three different teams, and has been named MVP multiple times.

Also, ‘The King’ there are several tables in the American competition, such as being the leading scorer in the NBA. However, this morning, LeBron added one more to his list. Perhaps, one of the most sensitive to him.

LeBron James and his son Bronny make history in the NBA

The Los Angeles Lakers started the 2024/25 season in the best way. They got a strong victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-103 in their first victory as JJ Red as a coach.

However, last night’s meeting will go down in history for what LeBron James and his son Bronny achieved: they became the first father and son duo in the NBA. Both players already They had met on the field during the season, but in the morning they made it official.

Father and son starred in a memorable image when they went into the field together in the second quarter. Although Bronny only played 3 minutes, in which he grabbed a rebound, the two have achieved a milestone that will go down in history.

A historic moment! 💎🤩

👑 LeBron and Bronny jumping on the court together.

Father and son. Unique. pic.twitter.com/hjeiAfOwQh

– NBASpain (@NBASpain) October 23, 2024

No one wanted to miss this emotional moment in sports history. His fans included his family, dog Savannah James (wife and mother) in front, besides Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr.father and son who achieved a similar milestone but in the MLB in 1990.

“Seeing myself on the scoreboards with my dad, seeing him for the first time. It is a crazy moment that I will never forget.. “I’m really proud,” said Bronny James.

“Family is above all. It always was, it always was. I lost a lot of time for this league. About his life, about important things. To have this moment in what I work and in what I live is one of the best things that have been given to me,” concluded a proud LeBron James, who scored 16 points in his ‘ first win for the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBroin James and Bronny James, together in the NBA (Source: Cordon Press)