LeBron James Says Making Sports History with Bronny as First Father-Son to Compete in NBA Playoffs Is ‘the Craziest Thing’
“It was just so cool to be out there with him,” the NBA champion said after a game on April 18
Lebron James during the April 18 game, Bronny James during the April 18 game. Credit: Sean M. Haffey/Getty;Pasadena Star-News via Getty NEED TO KNOW LeBron James said making sports history with son LeBron "Bronny" James Jr.
is "the craziest thing" The pair became the first father-son duo to play in an NBA playoff game on April 18 LeBron has played with the Lakers since 2018, and Bronny joined the team in 2024 during the second NBA draft LeBron and LeBron "Bronny" James Jr. continue to make sports history. On Saturday, April 18, the pair became the first father-son duo to play in an NBA playoff game.
Both playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron, 41, and Bronny, 21, helped their team score a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets. LeBron James (left) and Bronny James (right) during the April 18 NBA game. Credit: Sean M.
Haffey/Getty After the game, LeBron spoke with reporters about how it felt to play alongside his eldest son, whom he shares with wife Savannah James . “There's a lot of crazy things that's been going on this year,” the forward said, per video from ESPN . “I mean, I was on the floor with my son in a playoff game.