Working together LeBron James and son Bronny make history

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23.10.2024 - 07:53

Superstar LeBron James (23) and his son Bronny in an interview.
Superstar LeBron James (23) and his son Bronny in an interview.
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The new NBA season begins with a historic moment. LeBron James and his son Bronny are the first father-son team to play together.

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  • LeBron James and son Bronny have taken the court together for the first time in an NBA game.
  • It is the first time in NBA history that father and son have played a game together.
  • In the season opener, the Los Angeles Lakers won 110:103 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Superstar LeBron James and his son Bronny James have made NBA history. For the first time, father and son appeared together for a team in a competitive game in the North American Basketball League, with 39-year-old LeBron James and his 20-year-old son celebrating a 110:103 home win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the season opener with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The historic moment came four minutes before half-time when father and son were substituted at the same time. Cheers erupted as the James duo took off their warm-up jerseys before being substituted. In the end, Bronny James was only on the floor for three minutes and failed to score. LeBron James scored 16 points, while Anthony Davis was the Lakers' best scorer with 36 points and 16 rebounds.

Defending champions Boston set a new record

The Boston Celtics started the new season with a 132-109 home win against the New York Knicks, setting an NBA record in the process. The defending champions sank 29 threes and equaled the Milwaukee Bucks' league best. Jayson Tatum stood out for the Celtics with 37 points and eight three-pointers.

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