Millions of fans witnessed a landmark moment this week at Crypto.com Arena, as Bronny and LeBron James took the court together with the Los Angeles Lakers against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The father-son pairing became the first duo in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> history to share the floor in a regular-season game. However, following this milestone, the Lakers are charting a unique development path for Bronny’s future.



According to ESPN, the 20-year-old guard is expected to join the Lakers’ G League affiliate, the South Bay, in the near future. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a>’ strategy is to have Bronny alternate between the NBA roster and the G League, providing him with crucial playing time and skill refinement opportunities.



This approach aims to accelerate his development, allowing him to hone his shooting, compete in a demanding environment, and position himself as a valuable contributor to the NBA team in the seasons to come.



Lakers head coach JJ Redick has highlighted <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bronny-james">Bronny</a> as a priority in their player development program. “For us, prioritizing player development, we view Bronny as like, case study one,” Redick shared. “His base level of feel, athleticism, point-of-attack defender, shooting, passing, there’s a lot to like about his game.” Redick added, “As we sort of build out our player development program holistically, he’s going to have a great opportunity to become an excellent NBA player.”



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<h2>Projected timeline for Bronny’s transition to the G League</h2>



Bronny James is expected to spend a few more weeks with the Los Angeles Lakers before beginning his G League journey. This Friday, the Lakers face the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena in their second game of the 2024-25 NBA season, followed by a Saturday matchup at home against the Sacramento Kings.


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After these home games, the Lakers embark on a five-game road trip, during which Bronny is expected to join the traveling squad. The trip begins in Arizona with another game against the Suns, followed by a visit to Ohio—both Bronny and LeBron’s home state—where they will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 30. The road stint continues with matchups against the Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons, and Memphis Grizzlies. After this journey, Bronny is expected to join the South Bay Lakers.



<h2>What’s next in the G League</h2>



The G League draft takes place this Saturday, with team training camps commencing soon after and running until November 7. The G League season kicks off on November 8, with the South Bay Lakers, part of the West Division, looking to improve upon last season’s performance, where they finished 11th in the Western Conference with an 18-16 record, narrowly missing the playoffs.

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The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their NBA season on a positive note, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-103 in their season opener. As the Lakers set their sights on a playoff run, managing the workload of key players will be essential. Head coach JJ Redick shared his approach regarding playing time for stars <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a> this season.


 

 


While LeBron and AD remain crucial to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a>‘ success, both are past their physical prime at ages 39 and 33, respectively. Reducing their workload will be a priority, especially in back-to-back games. When asked about his plan, Redick explained that decisions regarding rest days won’t be made in advance.



“<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jj-redick">JJ Redick</a> essentially said that there won’t be premeditated decisions to sit LeBron and AD out of back-to-backs. They will see how they feel the morning of those games and then decide from there,” posted Lakers Nation‘s Daniel Starkand on his X (formerly Twitter) account.



The Lakers will face their first back-to-back set this weekend, with games against the Phoenix Suns on Friday and the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. This will be a great test for Redick’s plans for late this season.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241025_BUS_259347_Davis-LeBron-Wolves-1024x576_0ee4b058.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts as he grabs a rebound between Gabe Vincent #7, LeBron James #23 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 110-103 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the season home opener at Crypto.com Arena on October 22, 2024 in Los Angeles, California." class="wp-image-259316" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Davis-LeBron-Wolves-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Davis-LeBron-Wolves-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Davis-LeBron-Wolves-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Davis-LeBron-Wolves-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Davis-LeBron-Wolves-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Davis-LeBron-Wolves-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Davis-LeBron-Wolves-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Davis-LeBron-Wolves.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts as he grabs a rebound between Gabe Vincent #7, LeBron James #23 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 110-103 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the season home opener at Crypto.com Arena on October 22, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>LeBron and Davis’ challenging 2023-24 season</h2>



LeBron and Davis are coming off a demanding 2023-24 season, in which they played 75 and 80 games combined between the regular season and playoffs. They also took part in 11 games with Team USA during the Paris 2024 Olympics.


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In the preseason, Redick opted to rest them in several games or limit them to the first half. Against the Timberwolves, however, both stars started. According to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha, LeBron even requested a substitution at one point due to the game’s intense pace. With Redick’s new tactical approach and the heavy workload from last season, preserving LeBron and AD’s health will be key.



<h2>Several players ruled out for Suns game</h2>



If Redick was considering resting LeBron or AD soon, it may have to wait until after Friday’s game against the Suns, as several players in the Lakers’ rotation are currently unavailable.



According to Buha on X, Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt remain out as they recover from surgery. Christian Koloko awaits <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> authorization, while Quincy Olivari and Armel Traore will be with the South Bay Lakers in the G League. Jalen Hood-Schifino is also listed as doubtful due to an illness.

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The NBA is off and running, as on the East Coast, the Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 132-109, while in the West, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LA Lakers</a>, led by LeBron James, defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-103. 



For the Lakers, it was a great display from the elder James, who scored 16 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, alongside a 36-point performance from Anthony Davis. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bronny-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bronny James</a> got his taste of NBA action, playing three minutes and recording a rebound. All in all, it was a great night for the Los Angeles Lakers, who are looking to be one of the top teams in the league.



It was a great night for many, except for some dissenting voices, including Chris Russo, ESPN pundit, who, while on with Stephen A. Smith, spewed how LeBron playing with his son Bronny is “fake” and that the only person who “cares” about all of this is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> himself.



<h2>Chris Russo Doesn’t Hold Back on LeBron and Bronny James</h2>



Chris Russo complained, as he always does, about how many minutes both were on the court together and the time of night it all took place, stating, “This might be fun for LeBron. Nobody in America cares that Bronny James played three minutes and grabbed one rebound at 11 o’clock at night in the opener, and this is supposed to be a moment that America is gonna resonate with?” 



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Russo later added that the Lakers only went after Bronny James as a way to “energize” LeBron James ahead of the new NBA season. He concluded, “It’s not a sports moment. To me, there’s a fakeness to it.“



<h2>Famous Father and Son Duos That Played Together</h2>



Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. – They played together for the Seattle Mariners in the 1990s, becoming the first father-son duo to play on the same Major League Baseball team.


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Gordie Howe and Mark Howe – They played together on the Hartford Whalers in the NHL during the late 1970s.

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ESPN’s Chris Russo slams LA Lakers star LeBron James playing with his son Bronny James as ‘fakeness’ - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> history was made Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena when LeBron James and Bronny shared the court together during the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. This marked the first time a father and son played together professionally in NBA history—an event that will be remembered for years to come.



For LeBron, it was an unforgettable moment. After the game, he expressed his joy: “That moment of us being at the scorer’s table together and checking in together is something I will never forget.” But while <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bronny-james">Bronny</a>‘s debut was a time for celebration, it also triggered tough memories of LeBron’s own NBA debut.



When asked about the emotions leading up to his first professional game with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron</a>, now 39, admitted the experience was far from pleasant. “I definitely remember that moment,” he said seriously. “It was very stressful for me. Didn’t get much sleep the night before. Didn’t get much sleep during my pregame nap. I was extremely nervous.”



LeBron went on to explain the immense pressure he felt at the time: “I felt the world of the game of basketball on my shoulders… I felt like kind of pretty much everyone besides my family and friends wanted me to fail.”



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<h2>LeBron knew how to manage the pressure</h2>



Despite the overwhelming nerves, LeBron was able to control his emotions once the game began. “I just kind of channeled that in. All the way up until the ball went up in the air for the tip-ball, I was nervous. My stomach was turning whatever the case may be. But once the game started, I guess the rest is history,” he reflected.


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LeBron’s debut on October 29, 2003, with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers">Cavaliers</a> against the Sacramento Kings, was one for the history books. He scored 25 points, setting a record for the most points by a prep-to-pro player in their NBA debut. However, despite his individual success, the Cavaliers fell 106-92 in that game.



<h2>Bronny’s debut: A different story</h2>



Bronny’s NBA debut, however, unfolded very differently from his father’s. In his three minutes on the court, Bronny didn’t score and contributed only one rebound. Nevertheless, he can already claim to have surpassed his father in one respect—the Lakers won the game 110-103, unlike LeBron’s team in his debut.

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The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off the NBA regular season with a solid 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena, leaving fans thrilled with the performance. Alongside the crowd, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jj-redick">JJ Redick</a>, the Lakers’ head coach, expressed satisfaction with the win but raised concerns about a new NBA rule regarding the game ball.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a> demonstrated their defensive strength, with Anthony Davis shining on offense, while LeBron James and his son Bronny made history by playing together in an official game for the first time.



Despite the positive result, Redick expressed unease with the game ball used during the match: “I’m going to send in a request to the league tomorrow that we can play with worn-in basketballs,” Redick joked.



However, he quickly shifted to a more serious tone, emphasizing his point: “I’m not sure why we’re playing real games — I’m being dead serious — with brand-new basketballs.”



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<h2>Redick talks about the game ball</h2>



Lakers’ head coach Redick emphasized the importance of the basketball itself in the game: “Anybody who’s ever touched an NBA ball brand new knows it’s a different feel and touch than a worn-in basketball,” Redick explained.


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He continued, “I didn’t realize it until a timeout. There was a long rebound, I grabbed it, and I was like, ‘What? Why are we playing with this ball?’ Give the guys the opportunity to pick a good basketball. You think I’m joking — I’m neurotic about it.“



<h2>Redick reflects on his first game as a coach</h2>



Aside from his remarks about the game ball, Redick was thrilled with his debut as an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> coach. The victory marked a promising start for him, serving as an inspiration for young coaches aspiring to reach the professional level.



“It was awesome. Right before the national anthem, someone asked me, ‘How do you feel?’ and I said, ‘I feel great, I feel clear-minded.’ You feel the energy, you feel comfortable with it all,” Redick shared.



Redick will look to build on this positive start in the Lakers’ next game, which will be against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena this Friday. He’s hoping for another victory to continue his strong opening campaign as a head coach in the NBA.

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One of the most anticipated moments for Los Angeles Lakers fans in the NBA season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves was seeing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bronny-james">Bronny James</a> make his debut alongside his father, LeBron James. Their first game together ended with a positive result for the team.



With a 110-103 victory, the Lakers kicked off the season on a high note. After an underwhelming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> preseason, Los Angeles aimed to demonstrate their potential for this regular season, with LeBron and Bronny both on the court.



Following the win, the James family spoke with TNT Sports and shared their thoughts about their historic moment. Bronny delivered a heartfelt message: “Just being on the court with my dad for the first time was a special moment.”



He added, “I’m extremely grateful for everything, especially the incredible opportunity to join this league and improve every day. I’m thankful for the support from the fans.”



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<h2>LeBron’s words to Bronny after the match</h2>



It wasn’t just Bronny who shared his thoughts. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron</a> also spoke about the significance of being on the same floor as his son for the first time: “It’s family. It’s always been family over everything. I’ve sacrificed a lot of time for this league, missing important moments with my sons. But being with Bronny today, it’s the greatest gift I’ve ever had.”


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LeBron also revealed the advice he gave to Bronny as they prepared for their historic moment: “This league isn’t something that’s promised every day. You have to earn every moment. I think he understands that. He’s looking forward to the progress, and it’s still a process of getting better every single day.”



<h2>Bronny’s stats in his NBA regular season debut</h2>



While the emotional moment was the highlight of the game, Bronny had limited time on the floor during his debut. He played just 3 minutes at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Despite sharing the court with his father, Bronny managed to grab only 1 rebound, and fans will be eager to see him play more as he gets into game shape.



<h2>Reactions to Bronny’s debut</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a> teammate Anthony Davis shared his thoughts on the father-son debut: “It was special to be part of it. I’ve been fortunate to witness a lot of LeBron moments since I’ve been here, but this one was monumental. As a father, you dream of moments like that. I don’t see myself playing with my kids—my son’s only 3—but to be able to share that experience with them is truly special.”



Anthony Edwards also commented on the moment after the match to the media, saying: “That was dope for those guys. ‘B’ is my guy, so I was super happy for him and Bronny.“

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The NBA season tipped off with two exciting matchups: the Knicks vs. Celtics and the Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers. In the latter, Anthony Edwards and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a> faced off after previously teaming up during the Olympics.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a> secured a win against the Timberwolves, with Davis standing out as the key player for Los Angeles. His dominant performance helped the Lakers kick off the regular season with a victory.



After the game, Davis addressed the media regarding a moment on the court that appeared to involve some trash talk with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-edwards">Edwards</a>. Davis clarified, saying, “No, that’s my guy. I got the N1, and it’s just competitive nature—he hates that.”



Davis went on to reveal that Edwards had previously mentioned during the Olympics that the Lakers were the team he hated playing the most. “We talked about it, and he said we’re the team he hates playing the most because we don’t let him play,” Davis explained, highlighting the mutual respect and fierce competition between them.



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<h2>Davis on how the Lakers stopped Edwards</h2>



After securing their first win of the regular season, Davis reflected on the Lakers’ defensive strategy against the Timberwolves, specifically in limiting Edwards’ impact. “We executed our defensive game plan,” Davis said. “Just trying to figure out ways to manipulate the game and make it tough for Ant.”


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Davis acknowledged that Edwards did manage to get some good looks but emphasized that the Lakers’ defensive effort played a key role in containing him. “We made him shoot contested twos and threes. I think our effort and energy coming out was really phenomenal,” Davis added.



<h2>Edwards on Davis and the Lakers’ performance</h2>



Edwards also shared his thoughts after the game, acknowledging Davis’ dominance. “He was making everything,” Edwards remarked. “All those little shots around the rim—he wasn’t missing.”



Despite the Lakers’ strong performance, Edwards was self-critical of his and the Timberwolves’ shooting. “I feel like we got good shots, but we missed a lot of open ones, including myself,” Edwards admitted. “That’s what I saw out there.”



Both stars highlighted the fierce competition, with Edwards acknowledging the Lakers’ solid defense while looking to improve moving forward for the next match against the Kings on Thursday.

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On Tuesday night, Bronny James and his father, LeBron James, made NBA history by becoming the first father-son duo to play together in a game. Shaquille O’Neal, former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> star, was quick to react to the historic moment.



The moment, unforgettable for both, occurred four minutes before the end of the second quarter when they shared the court for the first time. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bronny-james">Bronny James</a> played just three minutes and missed the only two shots he attempted. 



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shaquille-oneal">Shaquille O’Neal</a> didn’t hesitate to react to the historic moment and had a message for Bronny James after the Lakers’ 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, via Inside the NBA.



“Great moment, great accomplishment. Would have loved to see him play more. Now that this (debut) is over, I think he should focus on getting better. He’s not going to be in the starting lineup, he’s probably not going to be in the second lineup, but if I were him, I’d be working to get some type of rotation, to find some flow. Again, because of his last name, we want him to be great, but as LeBron said, there are 450 of us [playing in the NBA], and only a few rookies have come in and had a great impact immediately. [I’ve] known the kid a long time. He works hard, he’s willing to learn, so I wish him well. But great accomplishment for the James family.”



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<h2>LeBron’s unforgettable NBA moment with Bronny</h2>



After the historic moment, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lakers-star-lebron-james-shares-emotional-thoughts-after-historic-game-with-son-bronny-in-the-nba">LeBron shared his thoughts</a> on the incredible experience he lived with his son Bronny in the NBA. “I think, as a team, we played as close to 48 minutes of a complete game as we have in a while, so that was great. The game within the game, obviously, that moment of us being at the scorer’s table together and checking in together is something I will never forget, no matter how old I get, no matter how my memory may fade as I get older, whatever. I will never forget that moment.“


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<h2>When will Bronny James’ next game with the Lakers be?</h2>



Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers will have a few days off after the opening game. According to the schedule, they will return to the court on Friday, October 25, at home to face the Phoenix Suns at 10 p.m. ET.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>‘ opening night turned into a historic event as the team’s star, LeBron James, and his son Bronny James made NBA history as the first father-son duo to play together.



The moment came with four minutes remaining in the second quarter, and the two shared the court for almost three minutes. It was an absolutely special moment that will remain forever in the history of basketball.



Before the start of the season, rumors were circulating indicating that LeBron and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bronny-james">Bronny James</a> would share the court early in the season for the Lakers, and this came true, with Lakers fans celebrating this historic debut.



LeBron spoke after the game about that moment, saying that sharing the court with his son is something he’ll never forget. “Mission No. 1 was for us to come out and play well and to win. It was my first win on opening night as a Laker. I wanted to get that done,” LeBron said. “I think, as a team, we played as close to 48 minutes of a complete game as well as we could play in a while, so that was great. The game within the game, obviously, that moment of us being at the scorer’s table together and checking in together is something I will never forget no matter how old I get, no matter how my memory may fade as I get older, whatever. I will never forget that moment.“



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“And also, my daughter, his little sister, her turning 10. Everything was just great today. Everything. Everything was great. From the moment I woke up, I saw my daughter before she went to school. Went to work, saw my son at work. Got to the game and just everything, man. The whole family. It was a great moment. For Laker Nation, the way we played tonight. Hopefully, we continue to play that brand of basketball all throughout the year, and for our family, it was a big one.”


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<h2>The remarkable moment for LeBron James</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, when asked about the difference between the moments he has lived throughout his successful career and this moment of his son Bronny’s debut with him in the NBA, was clear. “I mean, for obvious reasons. I mean, obviously, this is the first time in this beautiful history of the NBA that this has ever happened, to be on the same floor, let alone be on the same team, to be able to grace the floor together,” LeBron said.



“So that was just, I talked about it years and years ago, and for this moment to come, it’s pretty cool. I don’t know that it’s going to actually hit the both of us for a little minute where we really get to sit back. But, oh shoot, that was pretty crazy. But in the moment, like you said, we still had a job to do when we checked in. We weren’t trying to make it a circus. We weren’t trying to make it about us. We wanted to make it about the team, for us to go out there and continue to play the brand of basketball that the coaching staff and our teammates want us to play. We kept that, kept the main thing, the main thing while we were on the floor, and that was good for all of us.” LeBron added.



<h2>A memorable debut for LeBron and Bronny with the Lakers</h2>



During the game, LeBron made a great play to find Bronny wide open on the wing for a three-pointer that seemed, however, to only graze the hoop. LeBron finished with 16 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two blocks, while Bronny missed both of his shot attempts in his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> debut.



<h2>Bronny’s fight to reach the NBA with the Lakers</h2>



Bronny James had a serious health issue before his only college season at USC. His father LeBron praised Bronny’s mentality when this particular situation happened and praised the hard work, he has put in to achieve the goal.

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After weeks of anticipation, the Los Angeles Lakers will finally make their regular season debut at Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James may have the chance to play his first official <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> game alongside his son, Bronny, a milestone never before achieved in league history. However, before the serious business begins, the King found time for some father-son fun.



In a video shared on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron</a>‘s social media, the four-time NBA champion is seen emptying a box of cereal inside a car. After spilling the contents, James quickly sneaks away as he hears someone approaching.



Moments later, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bronny-james">Bronny</a> walks up to his car. As he opens the door, a cascade of cereal pours out, prompting the 20-year-old guard to exclaim, “C’mon!” Just then, LeBron appears from the back seat of a departing car, calling out to his son: “Hey, Rook. Better not be late.”



Bronny, arms raised in disbelief, replies, “Bro, are you serious?” His father, with a smirk, quips, “Hey, clean up my driveway, it’s a mess,” before putting on sunglasses and rolling up the window as the car drives away. Bronny fires back: “You’re too old for this,” followed by: “What’s going on, bro, c’mon!”



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<h2>LeBron and Bronny enjoying the journey together</h2>



While this playful moment is part of a Nike ad, it reflects the light-hearted mood between LeBron and Bronny in recent weeks. As Bronny fulfills his dream of becoming an NBA player, LeBron is entering his 22nd season by achieving something no player has done before: the possibility of sharing the court with his son.


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Bronny has so far handled the immense pressure of being compared to his legendary father and has weathered the scrutiny of his preseason performances. As they head into the season opener, fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to see the two take the floor together for the first time.



<h2>Will Bronny play in the season opener?</h2>



Despite the excitement surrounding Bronny’s potential NBA debut, it remains uncertain if it will happen in tonight’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The significance of a season opener and the competitive nature of the game may limit Bronny’s minutes.



Journalist Shams Charania shared insights on ESPN, saying: “I’m told it’s very likely, and the Lakers plan for LeBron and Bronny James to make history as the first father-son duo on the court at the same time.” He added, “The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a> want this to happen naturally, in the flow of a competitive game.”

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