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[Saba Sports News] LeBron and Bronny James are set to make NBA history as the first father-son duo to share the court, and the Lakers aren’t wasting any time.
According to Shams Charania on ESPN’s “Get Up,” the team plans for their big debut together to happen on opening night, Oct. 22, against the Timberwolves at home.
Charania mentioned that this moment, expected to unfold at Crypto.com Arena, aligns with the Lakers’ hopes to give LeBron this historic milestone early in the season.
Bronny, the No. 55 pick in the draft, might not be considered NBA-ready yet, but the Lakers aim to mark the occasion before shifting focus to a championship pursuit.
The duo shared the court briefly in a preseason game, sparking excitement and jokes among fans who got a sneak peek at what “James & James Jr.” will look like on the floor.