Defending champion Boston launches a quest for back-to-back titles, LeBron James teams with his 20-year-old son and familiar faces debut in new places when the NBA's 79th season begins on Tuesday. NBA all-time scoring leader James,

During the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns, LeBron and Bronny James became the first father/son duo to play together on an NBA team. The pair took the court together to start the second quarter — much to the delight of the crowd on hand at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — As the Los Angeles Lakers broke from their huddle, LeBron James and Bronny James walked onto the floor and into NBA history books. The Jameses opened the second quarter of the Lakers’ 118-114 preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns, becoming the first father-son duo to play with one another in NBA history.

One year after LeBron James’ 20-year-old son suffered cardiac arrest during a workout at USC, he reflected on how his life has changed.

The 39-year-old LeBron, entering his 22nd NBA season, had long talked about hoping to play with his son in the pros, and that became a reality when the Lakers selected Bronny, born LeBron James Jr., at No. 55 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.

LeBron James and his son Bronny James have established a working relationship during the preseason as Los Angeles Lakers teammates. Bronny got mentorship from the four-time MVP.

Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James, shines in the Los Angeles Lakers' preseason and reflects on his outstanding performance. Bronny James, son of LeBron James, has shown positive progress during the Los Angeles Lakers‘ NBA preseason.