LeBron and Bronny James Make NBA History
While it was only a pre-season game, LeBron and Bronny James made history on Sunday night, becoming the first father and son to suit up for the same National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise at the same time. The father-son duo plays for the Los Angeles Lakers....
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Facts
- While it was only a pre-season game, LeBron and Bronny James made history on Sunday night, becoming the first father and son to suit up for the same National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise at the same time. The father-son duo plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.[1]
- While the game ended in a 118-114 loss for the Lakers at the hands of the Phoenix Suns, for the James family, it was the 20th birthday of Bronny, who was selected 55th in the NBA draft.[2][3]
- Bronny said that while he's 'always thinking' about how LeBron is his 'dad,' he noted that 'when I'm playing, he's just my teammate' and that's 'all I'm thinking at that point.'[2]
- Bronny — who wears a #9 jersey that says 'James Jr.' — ended what was his second preseason game scoreless with two rebounds after playing for 13 minutes. His father only played in the first half, finishing with 19 points.[2][1]
- The rookie began his preseason in Saturday's 124-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, while LeBron watched from the sidelines. In his preseason debut, Bronny missed his first five shots before scoring in the last minute of the game, ending the night 1 for 6.[4][5]
- Coaches and teammates say they see potential in Bronny, with Lakers' center Anthony Davis calling him 'tough' and 'defensive-minded' with 'some great blocks.'[2]
Sources: [1]CNN, [2]ESPN.com, [3]Verity, [4]CBS and [5]NBA TV on X.com.
Narratives
- Narrative A, as provided by MARCA and People.com. For 39-year-old LeBron James, after all his years of greatness, to enter into his 22nd season in the NBA after winning another Olympic Gold, playing alongside his son is something pretty special. Not only is Lebron passing his legendary torch to his son, but the pair are inspiring the entire next generation of basketball players.
- Narrative B, as provided by Associated Press and USA Today. For Bronny, this is about new beginnings on his own terms. Just over 16 months ago, he had a cardiac arrest on the grounds of USC and the fact that he's here on the professional stage is already an impressive enough feat. Now it's about learning and getting better day-by-day. While he's going to have to earn his career on his own, his passion for the game cannot be questioned.
