LeBron James and Bronny James made monumental NBA history on Sunday, becoming the first father-son duo to share the court in a game. This historic moment occurred during the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason matchup against the Phoenix Suns at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California.
Following this landmark event, Savannah James was deeply moved watching her husband LeBron and son Bronny make history together. She took to Instagram, sharing a clip of the exact moment when both LeBron and Bronny were on the court simultaneously, capturing the significance of the occasion.
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“I’ve watched A LOT of basketball…This is so special,” Savannah wrote on her Instagram status.
The historic moment occurred on the same day Bronny James celebrated his 20th birthday. Earlier on Sunday, Savannah James marked the occasion with an emotional birthday tribute to her son, making the day even more special for the James family.
“Happy Birthday, Bronny! Literally can’t with 20 (crying emojis). Love you beyond words and so proud of you!! Keep being YOU!!!,” Savannah captioned the post.
In their first possession together on the court, LeBron and Bronny James pressed a Suns player full court, creating one of the most incredible moments in NBA history as the father-son duo made their presence felt.
LeBron and Bronny played together until the 7:51 mark of the second quarter, when Bronny was subbed out and took his seat on the bench.
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How did LeBron and Bronny fare vs Phoneix Suns?
LeBron James played for just 16:20 minutes, sitting out the second half of the game. Despite his limited time on the court, the Lakers superstar delivered an outstanding performance on both ends.
The four-time NBA champion scored 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. LeBron made his presence felt in various aspects of the game, adding five rebounds, four assists, and two blocks to his stat line.
Bronny James had a challenging game, struggling to find his rhythm from the start. The 20-year-old committed four turnovers in his 13:25 minutes on the court. He attempted just one shot, a three-pointer, which he missed. Bronny managed to grab two rebounds but did not record any assists during his time on the floor.
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