LeBron and Bronny James become first father-son duo to play in NBA game together

The Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron and Bronny James made history Tuesday, becoming the first father-son duo to play together in a regular-season NBA game.

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James made history the moment he stepped on the court of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener Tuesday, officially beginning his record-tying 22nd NBA season.

One quarter later, another superlative followed — this time when his son joined him on the court. 

James, the 39-year-old Lakers superstar, and his oldest son, Bronny, 20, became the first father-son duo in the league’s history to play together in a regular-season game.

The moment, which had been highly anticipated since the Lakers drafted Bronny 55th overall on June 27, became reality with 4 minutes left in the second quarter against Minnesota when Lakers coach J.J. Redick looked down his bench and motioned for both father and son, who had been sitting next to each other on the sideline, to check in.

“About ready? Let’s see the intensity, all right?” LeBron said to Bronny, as captured by NBA cameras. “Just play carefree, though. Don’t worry about mistakes. Just go out and play hard.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba/lebron-james-bronny-nba-lakers-history-rcna176432

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