The Los Angeles Lakers opened their 2024-2025 season against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles. There was a little extra buzz in the Crypto.com Arena and anticipation for Bronny James’s NBA debut. In the second quarter, LeBron and Bronny entered the game together. They became the first Father-Son duo to play together in NBA history.
Before the two entered the game LeBron gave his son some words of advice.
“Y’all ready? You see the intensity, right? Just play carefree, though,” father told son on the bench before they checked in, an exchange captured by the TNT cameras and microphones. “Don’t worry about mistakes. Just go out and play hard.”
LeBron told Bronny to enjoy the moment and play hard and in the game’s flow. Postgame LeBron James spoke on this huge moment and what it means to him and his family.
“That moment, us being at the scorer’s table together and checking in together, it’s a moment I’m never going to forget,” LeBron said. “No matter how old I get, no matter how my memory may fade as I get older or whatever, I will never forget that moment.”
Anthony Davis led the way for the Lakers against the Timberwolves. Davis scored 36 points on 11-for-23 shooting. Davis knocked down 1-for-4 from the three-point line. He hit 3-for-4 from the free-throw line. Davis also grabbed 16 rebounds, dished out four assists, recorded a steal, and blocked three shots. Davis made big play after big play to lead the Lakers to the win.
More Magic Contributions
- LeBron James scored 16 points, grabbed five rebounds, dished out an assist, and recorded two steals.
- Rui Hachimura scored 18 points, grabbed five rebounds, dished out an assist, recorded two steals, and blocked a shot.
- Austin Reaves scored 12 points, grabbed nine rebounds, dished out four assists, recorded one steal and recorded one blocked shot.
The Lakers face the Phoenix Suns next on Friday, 10/25 at the Crypto.com in Los Angeles. Tip-off is at 10 pm Eastern/7 pm Pacific. The game will air on ESPN.
