LeBron James and his eldest son, Bronny, carved out a historic moment in NBA history on Sunday, taking the court together for the first time as teammates for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The much-anticipated debut unfolded in the second quarter of the Lakers’ preseason clash against the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert, California, which ended in a close 118-114 loss for the Lakers.
LeBron shined on the court, racking up 19 points in just over 16 minutes before sitting out the second half.
Meanwhile, Bronny faced challenges in his debut, finishing with zero points after 13 minutes on the court, where he attempted only one shot.
LeBron, 39, acknowledged the surreal experience of playing alongside Bronny, who celebrated his 20th birthday on game day.
“It was cool for both of us, especially our family. It’s definitely a moment I’ll never forget.
“As a father it means everything. For someone who didn’t have a dad growing up, to be able to have that influence on your son, to be…