LeBron James and Bronny James made NBA history by playing together during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. This remarkable achievement marks the first time a father and son have shared the court in the league’s history.
The iconic 39-year-old athlete and his 20-year-old son teamed up for nearly 2.5 minutes late in the first half of Bronny’s debut game. This milestone not only highlights their unique bond but also sets a precedent in the NBA as they became the first father-son duo to compete simultaneously on the same team.
In this historic matchup, LeBron contributed 16 points, while Anthony Davis showcased his skills with an impressive 36 points and 16 rebounds, leading the Lakers to victory. Rui Hachimura also made a significant impact, adding 18 points to the team’s total.
The Lakers celebrated another milestone as JJ Redick secured a win in his head coaching debut. Redick, a 15-year NBA veteran, stepped into this new role, marking a significant shift in his career.
For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards led the scoring with 27 points, continuing his rise as a key player following the team’s best season in two decades. Meanwhile, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo made their debuts with the Timberwolves, contributing 16 points and 10 points, respectively, after the recent trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to New York.
In the Lakers’ first-round pick’s debut, Dalton Knecht added five points to the scoreboard, showcasing the depth of the team’s roster.
Timberwolves: The team faces challenges as they adjust to life after Towns. Davis dominated the court against Randle and Rudy Gobert, leaving the Timberwolves searching for additional scoring support alongside Edwards.
Lakers: The team’s consistent roster demonstrated the advantages of stability, playing disciplined basketball and showcasing organized defense led by Davis.
Davis was particularly effective in the closing moments, either scoring or assisting on 13 of the Lakers’ next 15 points after returning to the game with 7:09 remaining. LeBron’s decisive 3-pointer ultimately sealed the victory.
With this game, LeBron joined Vince Carter as one of only two players in NBA history to play for 22 seasons. He currently ranks sixth in career games played with 1,493, not including his record-setting 287 playoff games.
Timberwolves: The team will face the Sacramento Kings on Thursday.
Lakers: They will host the Phoenix Suns on Friday.
