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dave mcmenamin
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Los Angeles – Two Brooklyn Nets guards wrapped up Lebron James In the second quarter of Friday’s game, but then passing out of a double team resulted in the James family’s name being recorded twice in the official play-by-play for the same action: B. James 26′ 3pt Jump Shot (L. James)
LeBron’s feed from the top of the key found an open spot bronnie james On the left wing. When his shot broke the net, Los Angeles Lakers Teammates made history with father-son’s first assist in the NBA.
“It was a special moment with both of us and there’s more to come down the road,” said Bronny, whose bucket cut the Nets’ lead in L.A. from five to two. 116-99 win.
Bronny ➡️ LeBron ➡️ Bronny
First father-son to assist in NBA history! pic.twitter.com/qWGcYLayLi
– NBA (@NBA) 28 March 2026
His father was especially proud to see his 21-year-old son start to get some playing time for the Lakers after being selected with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 draft, after his freshman season at USC was interrupted. suffer cardiac arrest During summer workouts.
“Don’t take it for granted that we’re on the floor again, it’s two games in a row, playing meaningful minutes,” LeBron said, referring to Bronny’s 13-minute win. Indiana Pacers On Wednesday.
“I always made the right play. I got doubled up and he was able to fake the pass to the corner and then knock down the 3. So, definitely a good moment for us and the family.”
Bronny is shooting 40% on 3-pointers in his second NBA season and is shooting even better in the G League, where he is shooting 41.7% for the South Bay Lakers.
“Getting comfortable shooting behind the NBA line has gotten me more and more reps,” Bronny said. “It’s become more comfortable for me to just shoot it without thinking. It’s nothing special, just getting the reps in and getting on with it and continuing to work on my game.”
LeBron said he has begun to see the return of the confidence that sent his son to the hospital after a summer workout at USC after nearly three years in high school and AAU basketball.
“It’s just going back to where it was before the incident,” LeBron said. “He’s always been able to shoot the ball. He’s shot the ball at a pretty high level over his years playing ball. So, I think the confidence in the rhythm and just getting the strength back and his wind and everything. Everything is just coming back.”
Everything is going right for Bronny, including gaining the confidence to talk trash with her dad.
While Bronny shared his joy at playing with LeBron on Friday, he also revealed what happened the last time he played against him.
“The last time I played him one-on-one — I don’t know if this story came out or not — he broke the backboard at our house in Miami,” Bronny said.
Austin ReevesJoe, who was in the locker next to Bronny when she shared the story, intervened.
“Did it happen because you won?” Reeves asked.
Bronny nodded yes.
“Yes!” Reeves expressed enthusiastically. “You can say that. Don’t leave it!”
Ultimately, beyond completing the family storyline, Bronny doesn’t want to be left out of the Lakers’ rotation.
“He’s always ready to play,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said. “[He] Hit a big 3 just when things were getting back on track with some turnovers in the second quarter. And you know… I’m really happy with where he’s at, and I’m pretty confident about where he’ll be as a player.”
It’s starting to look like Bronny shares that confidence too.
“I’ve wanted to play basketball my whole life, so I knew this was going to be my calling at some point,” Bronny said. “It’s a dream come true. It’s a privilege to be able to play basketball for a job and I’ve loved every second of it. My teammates embrace it. I’m best friends with all of my teammates and my coaches. I’m so happy to be here.”
