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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Nepotism. He doesn’t belong in the NBA. The truth will prevail, as professional sports remain a meritocracy (for now).
And if he wasn’t his son he would not even be in the league!
You make a good point.
FNBA
Now they can create a whole new list of statistics that nobody cares about outside of ESPN.
Bonny isn’t ready for the NBA, but based on his body, he certainly looks like he has the physical tools.
It is embarrassing. No good father would drag his son into his profession unless his son was capable. That demeans the son...still Daddy’s little boy
Bronny played one lackluster season at u. Of southern ca....one season. Has a cardiac arrest during the year...and he’s NBA material? The NBA is now officially a farce. Not worth watching.
I saw him make his college debut against my Long Beach State 49ers, a middle of the pack team from a low rated conference.
The LB players took him apart. He’s barely a Division 1 player, let alone a pro prospect.
Bronny James stats tonight vs. Suns
Points: 0
FG: 0-for-1
Rebounds: 2
Assists: 0
Steals: 0
Blocks: 0
Turnovers: 4
Fouls: 2
Minutes: 6
LeBron effectively runs the Laker operation and they are worst for it. His Son has no business in the NBA, unless it’s in the minor G league (if that). When healthy he did next to nothing for USC unless being a non starter averaging 4.8 points a game is NBA worthy. Lebron told the Laker to draft his kid or he is packing for a Team that will.
Yawn.
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