In a historic moment for the NBA, Bronny James is poised to make his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, joining his father, LeBron James, on the court. According to renowned NBA journalist Shams Charania, the young James is “very likely” to play in the Lakers’ upcoming game.
In a tweet shared by The Dunk Central, Charania stated, “I’m told it’s very likely, and the Lakers plan that LeBron James, Bronny James make history as the first father-son duo to be on the court at the same time, and likely to come early in the game as long as it’s competitive and it’s a flowing game as far as where the Lakers are at early on in that game.”
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“Bronny James is expected to play tonight, per
“I’m told it’s very likely, and the Lakers plan that LeBron James, Bronny James make history as the first father-son duo to be on the court at the same time, and likely to come early in the game as long as it’s competitive and it’s a flowing game as far as where the Lakers are at early on in that game. I think that’s going to be very important. The Lakers want to allow this to happen during the flow of the game in a competitive environment.””
Bronny James is expected to play tonight, per @ShamsCharania
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A Historic Moment in the Making
The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a historic moment as Bronny James, the 20-year-old rookie, is set to make his NBA debut tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This game marks a significant milestone as Bronny James and his father, LeBron James, are poised to become the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game.
The Anticipation Builds
The excitement around this event has been building ever since the Lakers selected Bronny with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Fans have eagerly awaited the chance to see the James family legacy continue on the court. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Bronny’s debut is very likely, and the Lakers plan to have both LeBron and Bronny on the court early in the game, provided it remains competitive and flowing.
A Moment of Significance
The significance of this moment cannot be overstated. LeBron James, a four-time NBA champion and one of the greatest players of all time, will share the court with his son, who is just beginning his professional journey.This father-son duo has already made history in the preseason, but tonight’s game will be the first time they play together in a regular-season game.
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