Bronny James Stats: LeBron and Bronny Make NBA History Together

Bronny James Stats: A Historic Matchup

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James made history the moment he stepped on the court of the Lakers’ season-opener Tuesday, officially beginning his record-tying 22nd NBA season. One quarter later, another superlative followed — this time, when his son joined him on the court. James, the 39-year-old Lakers superstar, and his oldest son, Bronny, 20, became the first father-son duo in the league’s history to play together in a regular-season game.

The Moment in the Game

The moment, which had been highly anticipated since the Lakers drafted Bronny 55th overall on June 27, became reality with 4:00 remaining in the second quarter against Minnesota when Lakers coach J.J. Redick looked down his bench and motioned for both father and son to check in. Fans inside Crypto.com Arena began to stand for an ovation before the two had even jogged halfway to the scorer’s table. By the time the rookie stepped onto the court for the first official minute of his NBA career, his presence in the lineup alongside his father had created a roar of noise. Among those cheering, from courtside seats, were Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., who in 1990 became the first father-son duo to play together in MLB history.

Playing Together and the Bond

During one possession, Bronny passed to his father atop the 3-point arc, and LeBron drove into the paint before passing back to his son for an open 3-pointer. Though the shot missed, the noise grew as the shot was released. Bronny was taken out with 1:29 remaining before halftime, with his first stint in the NBA lasting 2 minutes, 41 seconds. Throughout the game, both LeBron and Bronny balanced their roles as teammates and family.

Bronny's Journey Back

Though the two had already played together in the preseason, exhibition statistics don’t count in the NBA’s record, making Tuesday the official “first” lineup featuring both father and son. As the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, the elder James has achieved greatness, but sharing the court with Bronny was a deeply personal experience. LeBron expressed gratitude for being able to witness Bronny’s growth, especially after he recovered from a cardiac arrest that nearly derailed his dreams.

Bronny James Stats: Looking Ahead

Despite only averaging 4.8 points in his solitary college season, Bronny has showcased potential that excites fans and the league alike. As LeBron stated, seeing Bronny’s determination after health struggles has only solidified the belief that nothing will stop him from achieving his goals.