LeBron James and Son Bronny Make History with First Father-Son Assist in an NBA Game

Bronny James (left) and LeBron James (right) on March 25. Credit: Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty NEED TO KNOW LeBron James and son Bronny James made NBA history on March 27 The pair participated in the basketball league's first father-son assist during the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Brooklyn Nets The pair helped the Lakers score a 116-99 victory LeBron James and son Bronny James made NBA history. During the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, March 27, the pair participated in the league's first father-son assist.

Bronny, 21, scored a 3-pointer after a pass from LeBron, 41, as he joined his father in the second quarter of the game, according to the NBA . “Both generations scored during their sequence together, with LeBron making a driving layup before exchanging passes on the next possession with Bronny, who hit his 3-pointer from a step behind the line,” said the sports organization. Bronny and LeBron played together for four and a half minutes during the round.

The Lakers eventually scored a 116-99 victory. LeBron James plays alongside his son Bronny James at the Los Angeles Lakers' game against Brooklyn Nets on March 27 Credit: Ringo Chiu via AP LeBron concluded the game with 14 points, eight assists and six rebounds, according to USA Today Sports . Bronny, meanwhile, scored three points, per the outlet.

The historic team-up came after the Lakers returned from a successful road trip to play against the Nets. LeBron and Bronny previously made NBA history as the first father and son to play together at an NBA game back in October 2024. The pair played alongside each other at the time, as the Lakers went up against the Phoenix Suns in a preseason game at the Acrisure Arena in Riverside County, Calif.