The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, with a historic moment involving LeBron James and his son, Bronny. Bronny James, in just four minutes of play, drained a three-pointer assisted by LeBron, marking the first father-to-son assist in NBA history. This follows Bronny's 13-minute performance in the Lakers' previous win over the Indiana Pacers, where he contributed four points, two steals, an assist, a block, and a rebound.
Bronny has been earning meaningful minutes under coach JJ Redick, demonstrating his value as a reliable ball-handler and defender. His development has been notable, with former teammate Ziaire Williams praising his work ethic and defensive versatility. Meanwhile, LeBron James has publicly supported Bronny's progress, calling him a hard worker who is returning to form after a setback.
In the locker room, Bronny revealed a playful rivalry with his father, mentioning a one-on-one game where he allegedly beat LeBron, leading to a broken backboard. This anecdote highlights the close relationship between the two and their competitive dynamic.
The Lakers, now 48-26, are locked into the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. LeBron James continues to lead the team, averaging 21 points, 6.9 assists, and six rebounds this season. Bronny, meanwhile, has split time between the Lakers and their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, to refine his skills.