Bronny James recalled his first time playing with his father (Image via Instagram / @bronny) NBA icon LeBron James and his son Bronny James became the first father-son duo to play together in the league on October 22, 2024. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over their opponent, Bronny performed well for his debut. Now, the junior James recently talked about playing with his father during his NBA debut. He acknowledged that he had just been playing for four months in an interview with golfer Grant Horvat.
Bronny James shares honest feelings about playing with his father
More than 11 months have gone by since LeBron and Bronny James have played together for the first time for the L.A. Lakers. That was the beginning of his professional life. Now recently, he shared his own take on the situation. The 20-year-old Lakers player made an appearance on the most recent episode of Grant Horvat’s show and talked about the same. The young athlete was also questioned about his first NBA game, which he played with his father. While discussing the same, Bronny explained:“It was nuts. It was crazy…. It was a crazy experience to be a part of. The nervousness, it was out of the room”. When asked if he was nervous or something, Bronny replied: “Um, I wasn’t shaking, but I mean, I was ready to go out and play, but it’s different when your dad’s on the team. You got expectations. The Lakers, the franchise has expectations.. I’m a basketball head. So, it was fun to just be out there and step on an NBA court for the first time was crazy”.Following in his father’s footsteps, Bronny played a few games of golf alongside Horvat while responding to the host’s questions and driving a golf cart between sites.
Bronny James makes impactful debut with the Los Angeles Lakers
Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, made his first appearance on the court as a starter for the Los Angeles Lakers. At the Thomas & Mack Centre in Las Vegas, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Minnesota Timberwolves. 
Lebron James and Bronny James in action (Image via Getty Images)
In the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, the Lakers selected Bronny with the 55th choice. As a result of the transfer, LeBron and Bronny became the first father-son due to play together in the NBA.For his first game, in front of an enthusiastic audience, the NBA legend’s son walked the court. He contributed 11 minutes to the Lakers’ convincing victory over the Timberwolves. It was one of the weekend’s most viewed games. Bronny got one steal, two rebounds, and ten points. He made two of five three-pointers and three of his seven attempts.Also read: Bronny James may play in Drew League after impressive NBA Summer League performance, says Dino Smiley