The pride was looking at LeBron James. “It means everything to a father,” said the basketball superstar after the historic appearance alongside his son LeBron James Jr. in the Los Angeles Lakers’ friendly against the Phoenix Suns. The best points scorer in NBA history and his offspring were on the floor together in the 114:118 defeat in Palm Desert – the first father-son duo ever in the North American professional league. Son Bronny celebrated his 20th birthday this Sunday. The father experienced one of the most beautiful moments of his great career.
“For someone who didn’t have that growing up, being able to have that influence on his children and his son, being able to spend moments with his son – and that’s one of the greatest things a father can hope for or wish for Best thing: being able to work with your son,” said 39-year-old LeBron James. He himself grew up without his biological father. That makes the story even more special for him.
“This is pretty cool for both of us – and of course especially for our family,” said the proud father as he described his feelings with a colorful hat on his head and surrounded by journalists: “This is definitely a moment that I will never forget become.”
Joint appearances in the regular season?
Among other things, LeBron James has won four NBA titles and three Olympic gold medals in his career so far. He is one of the biggest stars in the history of his sport and is entering his 22nd season as a professional. She could become something special for him again. The father, who turns 40 in December, also wants to play games with his son in the regular season. The first chance to do so will be at the start on October 22nd (local time) against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bronny, who was drafted by the Lakers in the summer, will mostly be used in the youth team.
“I was pretty excited. I always think: That’s my father! But when I play, he’s just my teammate. That’s all,” said Bronny after the joint performance. The senior is said to have insisted that he not address him as “Dad” during the game.
When the James duo came onto the field together after a timeout in the second quarter, the fans in Acrisure Arena cheered. In the end, the father scored 19 points in 16 minutes of play, while the son remained scoreless in 13 minutes.
Son suffered a cardiac arrest in the summer of 2023
Given that Bronny suffered a cardiac arrest in the summer of 2023 as a result of a congenital heart defect, it is already remarkable that he made it to the professional level so quickly. “It speaks to the work Bronny has put in to get to this point,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said. And for the care of the parents. Bronny is “a great boy”. It was “a joy to be around him.”
Father James reported that he feels this joy every time he trains together. He and Bronny would push each other, he said. “I feel like it’s made me a stronger person,” Bronny said of his father. There can hardly be a greater compliment, even for the 20-time NBA All-Star.
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