Basketball History: LeBron and Son Bronny Share the Court for the First Time in the NBA

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LeBron James** and his son Bronny James made history by becoming the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game! The Lakers' season opener against the Timberwolves was the stage for this epic moment, with the pair joining the game in the first half. LeBron scored 16 points while Bronny, in his first NBA season, played three minutes and missed both field-goal attempts. This milestone moment was witnessed by Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., who also made history as a father-son duo in Major League Baseball. Get all the exciting details in the full article!

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