LeBron James and his son Bronny made history as the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game during the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The highly anticipated moment occurred with four minutes remaining in the first half of the Lakers’ 110-103 win, when coach JJ Redick brought the duo onto the court.
The sold-out crowd at the Crypto.com Arena erupted in cheers as LeBron and Bronny took to the floor, with the Lakers leading 51-35 at the time.
Earlier this month, the pair also shared the court during the Lakers’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns.
“It’s always been family over everything,” LeBron said alongside Bronny after the game.
“I lost a lot of time because of this league so to be able to have this moment where I am working still and I can work alongside my son, it’s one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever got from the man above and I’m going to take full advantage of it.”
The James double-act was watched at courtside by Ken Griffey Sr and Ken Griffey Jr, who made Major League Baseball history playing for the Seattle Mariners as father and son in 1990-1991.
Bronny, 20, ended up playing three minutes in the first half, missing both of his field-goal attempts and hauling in an offensive rebound.
LeBron collected eight points and three boards in 17 minutes of action before the break. He ended the game with 16 points in 35 minutes.
“Going up to the scorers’ table and checking in for the first time was a crazy moment I will never forget,” Bronny said.
“I’m just extremely grateful for everything. I was given an amazing opportunity to come into this league and get better every day and learn every day.”
Bronny James joined the Los Angeles Lakers as a second-round draft pick from the University of Southern California in June.
LeBron, 39, holds the record as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and is a four-time NBA champion. Now in his 22nd season, the veteran player has not yet announced when he plans to retire.
LeBron signed a new two-year contract with the Lakers after Bronny’s arrival, extending his time with the franchise.