Los Angeles, March 28: LeBron James literally passed it on to the next generation on Friday night.
The top scorer in NBA history recorded the league’s first father-son assist when he passed to Bronny James for a 3-pointer in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against Brooklyn.
“That was a special moment for us two, and a lot more to come down the road,” Bronny said after the Lakers beat the Nets 116-99.
The Lakers’ father-and-son duo played meaningful minutes together for the second straight game when the Lakers returned from a successful road trip to host the struggling Nets. Bronny James was on court with his father for nearly 4 1/2 minutes after they checked in together to start the second quarter.
Both generations scored during their sequence together, with LeBron making a driving layup before he exchanged passes on the next possession with Bronny, who hit his 3-pointer from a step behind the line.
“Not taking it for granted, just being in the moment of us being on the floor once again,” LeBron said. “That’s two games back-to-back, playing meaningful minutes, and him also making another play. … . I got doubled, and he was able to fake the pass to the corner and then knock down the 3. Definitely a cool moment for us, and also for the family.”
While discussing his latest chance to play with his father, Bronny flashed back to a pleasant father-son memory – for him, at least. “Last time I played him 1-on-1, I don’t know if this story has came out, but he broke a backboard at our house in Miami,” Bronny said with a grin.
Austin Reaves, who was listening at the next locker, chimed in: “Because you won?” Bronny nodded, his smile growing even bigger.
“Yeah! You can say that!” Reaves said. “Don’t leave that out!”
Bronny James has largely played mop-up minutes this season, his second with the Lakers, while also making trips down to their G League team during the season. (AP)
