As they hit the court together, LeBron told Bronny, “Play carefree, man. Don’t worry about nothing else that’s going on but the game.” LeBron—a four-time NBA champion and now the league’s all-time leading scorer—and Bronny, who missed his first jump shot, got choked up as the crowd cheered in support and acknowledgement of the moment.
Adding to the sentiment, LeBron’s wife, Savannah, and the entire James family were in attendance to witness the milestone, alongside other famous father-son duos, such as Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., who achieved a similar feat in MLB. Though Bronny’s future with the Lakers remains flexible, with possible time in the G League to gain experience, this father-son appearance in the NBA will stand as a landmark event for basketball and sports history as a whole
