LeBron James, Lakers star and his eldest son Bronny scripted history at the NBA as they became the first father-son duo to plan in an NBA match togethe during the Los Angeles Lakers‘ season opener against Minnesota Timberwolves.
The unprecedented achievement is a testimony to James Senior's longevity in the sport at the top of his game while also celebrating James' Junior's resilience.
It all happened during Lakers' season opener against Minnesota. There were four minutes remaining in the second quarter on Tuesday when father and son checked into the game together to script history. The Lakers at that time were leading 51-35.
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While LeBron is the top-scorer in the history of NBA at 39, his 20-year-old eldest son made his NBA debut with this match. The two of them became the first father and son to play in the basketball's top league in the world at the same time, making the fact that they are plying their trade for the same team all the more special.
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LeBron, who happens to be a four-time NBA champion, had gone on record speaking about his dream to play alongside Bronny when James Jr. was still in high school. It took only four years for their dream to become reality. Lakers were quick to grab hold of Bronny after only one collegiate season, making him their 55th pick.
Notably, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. were courtside anticipation of the historic moment. The two of them had become the first father-son duo to play together in Major League Baseball (MLB).