Lakers star LeBron James realized a dream, as did his oldest son Bronny, when the two became the first father-son duo in NBA history to play together in a game.
Part plan, part pipe dream, Lakers star LeBron James and oldest son Bronny became the first father and son to share an NBA court together — a milestone celebrating the elder James’ longevity and the younger James’ resilience.
The two players walked to the scorer’s table together with four minutes left in the second quarter Tuesday night in the season opener against Minnesota at Crypto.com Arena, making history when father and son checked into the game.
Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., the first father and son to play on the same team in Major League Baseball, attended the game. Hockey legend Gordie Howe and MLB Hall of Famer Tim Raines also played with their children as teammates on the highest professional levels.
LeBron James set the moment in motion in 2018 when he set the goal of playing with his oldest son as a finish-line moment. Two years later, he said playing with Bronny on the same team would be a “dream.
