“Family over everything!” LeBron James sums up playing beside son Bronny in Lakers win on opening night

LeBron James beamed with joy after playing alongside his son Bronny James in the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA regular season opener.

“Family over everything!” LeBron James sums up playing beside son Bronny in Lakers win on opening night

Bronny James and father LeBron James played together in Los Angeles Lakers win

LeBron James had his dream come true when he and his son Bronny James checked in together in an NBA regular season game. With the entire world watching, Bronny spent little more than two minutes playing alongside his father.

In the end, the father and son duo were part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first win of the 2024-25 season. Throughout the time they were on the court, the crowd cheered loudly. After the game, TNT Sports reporter Taylor Rooks caught up with the James duo to talk about the importance of this occasion.

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With LeBron, Rooks first discussed the team chemistry that helped them win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. She asked the rookie about the significance of playing alongside his father in a regular season game.

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Just going up to that scorer’s table with my dad, checking in for the first, that’s a crazy moment I will never forget. I’m just extremely grateful for everything, I was given an amazing opportunity to come into this league and get better every day.

Bronny James said

Bronny James understands the importance of fulfilling his father’s dream, that too while opening the season with a win. He is aware that he might not get as many opportunities to play with the first team after this.

But even if he does not play anymore in the NBA this season, this moment will live in sporting history. It is a moment that was embraced by many celebrities and dignitaries and brought a wide smile to his father’s face.

LeBron James lays bare his emotions after playing alongside Bronny James

Taylor Rooks saw the beaming smile LeBron James sported when his son spoke about the history-making accomplishment. When she asked him what made the feat special, LeBron said it has always been family over everything for him.

It’s always been family over everything. I lost a lot of time because of this league, committing to this league. So, to be able to have this moment where I’m working still, and I can work alongside my son is one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever got from the man above and I’m going to take full advantage of it.

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The four-time champion has seen a lot through his time in the league. He knows that his son may not fit the bill of being a player on a championship-contending team. So, to have this moment before reality struck was enough to make him beam with joy.

The Los Angeles Lakers have four more games this month, with all against playoff contenders. It is unlikely head coach JJ Redick will play Bronny James in those games unless the team has a sizeable lead. As he will be tasked to observe, learn, and develop until his coach feels he is ready.