In the first match of the new season the star’s dream comes true 4′ from the end of the second quarter: it had already happened in the preseason, but it is the first time in an official NBA match. Father to son: “Don’t think about mistakes, give everything you have”
October 23, 2024 (change at 07:19) – NEW YORK
The story served. As expected, the Lakers’ seasonal debut also becomes an opportunity to see a father play together with his son for the first time in the NBA (it had already happened in a friendly match on 7 October against the Suns). Something absolutely unimaginable that LeBron, still dominant at the age of 40, managed to give himself.
Together
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An unforgettable event for the James family which arrives four minutes from the end of the first half with the Lakers ahead of the sleepy Timberwolves by 16 points. JJ Redick thus decides that the time has come to treat all spectators of the crypto.com arena, including Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., the father-son duo who played together in the Major Leagues with the Marines in the early of the nineties, the one they were impatiently waiting for. First the TNT cameras and microphones capture the brief conversation between the two Jameses on the bench, with LeBron (39 years old) speaking and Bronny (20 years old) naturally listening in silence. “Are you ready? You’ve seen the intensity on the pitch, right? Don’t think about your mistakes, give everything you have”, then comes the appointment with history. LeBron returns to the court together with Bronny who makes his debut in the NBA welcomed by a thrilling standing ovation.
dry
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Everyone would like the play of the young James who unsuccessfully tries a tap-in, remaining on the edge of the game until, following an assist from LeBron, he takes a good shot from long distance. It looks like a Nike commercial but Bronny’s shot dies on the rim, then, after a couple of defensive possessions for the Lakers which make it clear how far the young James really is from being an NBA rotation player, coach Redick calls him back to the bench. The icing on the cake, Bronny James’ basket, doesn’t arrive but it doesn’t matter, history now says that only LeBron managed to share the locker room and NBA parquet with his son. The game slips away without major shocks with a super Anthony Davis punishing all the carelessness of Minnesota’s disappointing frontline, the Lakers find success 110-103 which therefore makes the James family’s evening even more beautiful.
the word
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“A moment that I will never forget – says Bronny James at the end of the match – I am really grateful for the opportunity that was given to me, now I want to improve day after day”. As a proud father, LeBron echoes him: “For me, family is the most important thing of all. While doing this job I was often absent, now being able to play with my son is something absolutely extraordinary. I consider it a splendid gift, I am incredibly proud of him.”
