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Lakers’ LeBron James, Bronny James become first father-son duo to share court in NBA history
New York Times ^ | 7th October 2024 | Jovan Buha

Posted on 10/07/2024 5:31:37 AM PDT by Cronos

As the Los Angeles Lakers broke from their huddle, LeBron James and Bronny James walked onto the floor and into NBA history books.

The Jameses opened the second quarter of the Lakers’ 118-114 preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns, becoming the first father-son duo to play with one another in NBA history.

“Not real,” LeBron said postgame of his feelings as a father and player. “Still trying to get a little bit used to it, but pretty cool. It’s pretty cool for the both of us and especially for our family.”

Bronny said he was “pretty psyched” once he knew he would play with his dad, but added that he prepared as if it were a normal game. That said, he admitted it’s impossible to compartmentalize the situation and view his dad simply as a teammate.

“I’m always thinking about, ‘That’s my dad’ because that’s literally my dad,” Bronny said. “So I just go out there and, when I’m playing, he’s just my teammate. That’s all I’m thinking at that point.”

There was an extra layer to the moment: Sunday also marked Bronny’s 20th birthday. The Lakers celebrated him with a cake and cupcakes earlier in the day at the team hotel.

For LeBron, having that experience with his son on his birthday was special.

“For a father, it means everything,” LeBron said. “For someone who didn’t have that growing up, to be able to have that influence on your kids and have influence on your son. Be able to have moments with your son. And ultimately, to be able to work with your son. I think that’s one of the greatest things that a father can ever hope for or wish for.”

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TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: diddy; freakoff; nbaisfixed; rashculture; trash
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1 posted on 10/07/2024 5:31:37 AM PDT by Cronos
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To: Cronos

Wow! That’s quite an accomplishment. A child’s ball doesn’t fall far from the hoop.

sarc/


2 posted on 10/07/2024 5:33:09 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (The New "American Dream!" U.S. taxpayer financed - "ASYLUM" for foreign fugitives.)
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To: Cronos

Lakers’ LeBron James, Bronny James become first father-son duo to lose to the Phoenix Suns.


3 posted on 10/07/2024 5:33:44 AM PDT by Jeff Chandler (THE ISSUE IS NEVER THE ISSUE. THE REVOLUTION IS THE ISSUE.)
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To: Cronos

Good,,,,now can they both go away?

We will have to put up with this all year…and then a LeBron going away party all the next.

No thanks.


4 posted on 10/07/2024 5:33:53 AM PDT by Vermont Lt (Don’t vote for anyone over 70 years old. Get rid of the geriatric politicians.)
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To: Cronos

The selective breeding begun in 1809 continues to produce hands of superb quality. Thoroughbreds play for the NBA


5 posted on 10/07/2024 5:36:58 AM PDT by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) Where is ZORRO when California so desperately needs him?)
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To: Vermont Lt

Nonetheless, I wish the kid the best.

It’s a nice story.

Better than reading he was shot in a drive by or OD’d!!

Have a good one :)


6 posted on 10/07/2024 5:37:18 AM PDT by dp0622 (Tried a coup, a fake tax story, tramp slander, Russia nonsense, impeachment and a virus. They lost.)
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To: Cronos

I bet LaClown wishes he could take his son to Diddy Freak Off .


7 posted on 10/07/2024 5:38:07 AM PDT by OldHarbor
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To: dp0622

“Better than reading he was shot in a drive by or OD’d”

Not yet anyway.


8 posted on 10/07/2024 5:42:21 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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To: bert

I believe it was Howard Cosell who first talked about selective breeding for blacks to excel in sports.


9 posted on 10/07/2024 5:42:33 AM PDT by shadeaud (God gave us the free will and intelligence to choose right from wrong. Use it or lose it!D)
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To: shadeaud

Maybe it was Cosell but it was Jimmy the Greek who paid the price for talking about it.


10 posted on 10/07/2024 5:51:14 AM PDT by Ciaphas Cain (A perfect storm. There will be no escape from what is coming.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

The greatest aspect of it all is that the son’s career had nothing to do with any influence by his father....

/s


11 posted on 10/07/2024 5:51:14 AM PDT by larrytown (A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. Then they graduate...)
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To: Ciaphas Cain

Cosell called a black player “a little monkey”.


12 posted on 10/07/2024 5:51:50 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: larrytown

You got that right.


13 posted on 10/07/2024 5:53:23 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (The New "American Dream!" U.S. taxpayer financed - "ASYLUM" for foreign fugitives.)
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To: Cronos

LeBron is an entitled, pretentious douchebag, but speaking as a dad who was there for every minute of my son’s 12-year organized basketball career, I can understand the feelings of happiness and pride he would be having.

Unfortunately, the kid is only there because of his name. If his name was Bronny Smith, his 4 point per game and 35 percent shooting stats for a below-average college team would only allow him in an NBA arena if he bought a ticket.

The kid should have been allowed to spend a couple more years in college improving his game, but they had to force the issue to get him in the league before dad retired.

I hope the young man is eventually able to succeed on his own merits.


14 posted on 10/07/2024 5:58:24 AM PDT by pburiak (You really think we can vote our way out of this? That’s so cute...)
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To: Cronos

I despise the Lakers in general, but with LeBron, I have even less.


15 posted on 10/07/2024 6:03:04 AM PDT by BigFreakinToad (just remember the Harris algorithm runs at 3 am.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Saw recently where the kid actually said that - truly, a chip off the old block.


16 posted on 10/07/2024 6:04:45 AM PDT by larrytown (A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. Then they graduate...)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

It’s been done. Mark, Marty and Gordie Howe.


17 posted on 10/07/2024 6:07:03 AM PDT by wny
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To: Vermont Lt
The NBA is the new WWE. It's a joke of a league. For their next stunt Bronny will transition to a female and play with his father's balls on the court.
18 posted on 10/07/2024 6:07:26 AM PDT by Rdct29 (The Democrats Are The New Nazi Party )
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To: dp0622

I know, I know…

When I watch LeBron against any team other than the Celtics, I am amazed by his talent. As soon as he steps on the parquet….he becomes a flopping, whiney, bum. LOL


19 posted on 10/07/2024 6:18:50 AM PDT by Vermont Lt (Don’t vote for anyone over 70 years old. Get rid of the geriatric politicians.)
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To: Rdct29

At least the WWE knows what it is...the NBA is a joke of a league that thinks it’s serious.


20 posted on 10/07/2024 6:19:19 AM PDT by woweeitsme
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