One of the most anticipated moments for the James family unfolded last night as LeBron and Bronny James shared the court for the first time, marking a historic moment in the NBA and sports in general. It was the first time a father and son played together in the most competitive basketball league in the world, a feat that seems almost impossible to replicate. The bad news is the Los Angeles Lakers lost 118-114 to the Phoenix Suns, but the good news is it’s only preseason. Even better, LeBron showed no signs of slowing down, looking like he’s still 25 with the explosiveness and physicality he displayed. In just 16 minutes, LeBron posted 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, showing he’s as motivated as ever-likely driven by the chance to guide Bronny through his first NBA season while still proving he’s “The King.“
Bronny mirrors LeBron’s media presence
Following the defeat, Bronny held his first press conference as an NBA player. Despite only playing 13 minutes and contributing just 2 rebounds, his demeanor caught everyone’s attention. From his speech to his sense of humor, the similarities to LeBron were unmistakable. One reporter praised LeBron for his incredible performance, 19 points in 16 minutes, and asked Bronny how he sees his dad now-from the unique perspective of being both his son and his teammate. Bronny’s response was something LeBron himself would say, as you’ll see in this video.
“I’m always thinking about, you know, that’s my dad because that’s literally my dad. So I just go out there and, you know, when I’m playing, he’s just my teammate.” This dynamic will certainly add layers to their relationship on and off the court. The father-son duo may face unique challenges, with no historical reference for this situation in the NBA. As the season progresses, it wouldn’t be surprising to see LeBron correcting Bronny on the court-because if he doesn’t do it there, you can bet it’ll happen at home.
For example, if Bronny makes a costly mistake on the court, Lebron will have to treat him like any other player, even if he is his son, it will be a very interesting season but hopefully the sporting aspect will be what makes us talk.
Lakers upcoming season
It’s been four seasons since the Los Angeles Lakers claimed their last championship in the 2020 Disney Bubble. As the new season approaches, the Lakers are, as always, expected to compete for a title, aiming to tie the Boston Celtics at the top with 18 championships. Last season, the Celtics reclaimed their spot as the most successful NBA franchise by winning their 18th title.
To prepare for the upcoming season, the Lakers have retained their core players, including LeBron, Anthony Davis, and D’Angelo Russell, while keeping key rotation pieces like Austin Reaves, Cam Reddish, and Rui Hachimura. With this stable roster, the Lakers are poised for a strong regular season, made even more thrilling by LeBron sharing the court with his son. They’ll face their first major test against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in their second game of the season, shortly after the season opener against the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics on October 22.
