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LeBron, Bronny James Officially Become First Father-Son Duo to Play Together in NBA Game

What a moment.

Tom Dierberger

Bronny James checked into the Lakers' season opener with four minutes remaining in the first half.
Bronny James checked into the Lakers' season opener with four minutes remaining in the first half. / FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images
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In a moment that had been anticipated for several years, LeBron James and his son Bronny James made NBA history on Tuesday night.

The two Los Angeles Lakers became the first father-son duo to appear on the court together in the same NBA game when the pair entered the contest together with four minutes to play in the second quarter of the season-opening game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

At the time, the Lakers led the Timberwolves 51–35. The younger James played several possessions and allowed a bucket by Julius Randle on defense but overall held his own on the floor. He took one shot—a three-point attempt from 28 feet—but missed.

James was subbed out for D'Angelo Russell with 1:19 to play in the first half. The Lakers led the Timberwolves 55–42 at halftime.

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TOM DIERBERGER

Tom Dierberger is a staff writer and editor on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He joined SI in November 2023 after stints at FOX Sports, Bally Sports and NBC Sports. Dierberger has a bachelor's in communication from St. John's University. In his spare time, he can be seen throwing out his arm while playing fetch with his dog, Walter B. Boy.

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