LeBron James and Bronny James made NBA history as the first father-son duo to play together on the same team during the Los Angeles Lakers’ pre-season game against the Phoenix Suns.
On his 20th birthday, Bronny stepped onto the court in the second quarter of the game, which ended in a 118-114 loss to the Suns.
This marked the first time in NBA history, including pre-season, that a father and son played in the same game simultaneously.
“WOW THAT WAS SURREAL,” LeBron wrote on X following the match.
Speaking to reporters, he added: “We came out of a timeout and we kind of stood next to each other. I kind of looked at him.
“It was like being in The Matrix or something. It just didn’t feel real. But it was great to have those moments.”
LeBron James scored 19 points, along with four assists and five rebounds during the game, while Bronny went scoreless in his 13-minute appearance, finishing with two rebounds and four turnovers.
Bronny joined the Lakers in June as a second-round draft pick from the University of Southern California.
LeBron, 39, holds the NBA’s all-time scoring record and is a four-time NBA champion. The veteran is now entering his 22nd season in the league.
Following Bronny’s arrival, LeBron signed a new two-year contract with the Lakers.
The 2024-25 NBA season kicks off on October 22, with the Lakers facing the Minnesota Timberwolves after the Boston Celtics, last season’s champions, take on the New York Knicks.