The NBA season is just over three weeks away, and the offseason flew by with the excitement of the Olympic Games, where both U.S. teams secured gold medals. The previous season concluded with the Boston Celtics finally capturing their 18th NBA title, ending a 15-season championship drought. With this victory, the Celtics broke their tie with the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the most successful franchise in league history. During the same period, the Lakers won three titles, two with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, and another with LeBron James in the 2020 Disney bubble.
First Father-Son Moment in NBA History
This offseason brought one of the most anticipated moments in NBA history: Bronny James was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 55th overall pick. For the first time ever, a father and son will share the court in an NBA game. LeBron James, considered by many as the GOAT and the league’s all-time leading scorer, will play his 22nd season alongside his son. It’s a historic event not just for basketball, but for American sports as a whole. While no one can predict how LeBron and Bronny will balance their father-son relationship with being teammates, fans caught a glimpse of them together in Lakers uniforms during the team’s media day and also shared a lighthearted moment between them, where LeBron playfully reminded Bronny of his rookie status.
As the season begins, these moments of laughter may become rare. LeBron, whose remarkable physical condition belies his 22 seasons, is still aiming for another title. On the other hand, Bronny’s place in coach J.J. Redick’s rotation is uncertain. Standing next to his father, the difference in size is evident, and while Bronny may appear undersized for the NBA, he’s just 19 and has plenty of time to bulk up. For now, he’s likely feeling both thrilled and nervous, sharing the court with “The King.”
Lakers Ready for the Upcoming Season
Bronny made his debut in the Summer League, averaging seven points over six games, with shooting percentages of 32.7% from the field and 13% from three-point range. He also contributed 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. As the new season nears, the Lakers have retained their core players, including LeBron, Anthony Davis, and D’Angelo Russell, alongside key rotation pieces like Austin Reaves, Cam Reddish, and Rui Hachimura. With this stability, the Lakers are poised for a strong regular season, made even more exciting by LeBron sharing the court with his son. They’ll be tested early, as they face Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in their second game of the season, right after the “Nova” New York Knicks and Boston Celtics kick off the action on October 22.
