In the victory of the Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron and Bronny James make history in the NBA

Superstar LeBron James and his son Bronny have made history in the NBA: At the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener on Tuesday evening (October 22, 2024, local time), the two were the first father-son duo to play in the best basketball league in the world were on the field together during a game during regular time.

The Lakers celebrated a 110:103 home win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

“I’ve lost a lot of time because of this league,” said LeBron James after the game. “To have this moment where I’m still working and being able to work alongside my son is one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever had “I got it from the man up there.” f

Perfect staging

LeBron, 39, and 20-year-old Bronny James walked onto the floor together toward the end of the second quarter, when the Lakers led 51-35.

The moment was perfectly staged: Sitting on the sidelines were Ken Griffey senior and Ken Griffey junior, who made a historic appearance together as father and son for the Seattle Mariners in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the 1990s.

“We made history, now we can see history,” said Griffey Jr., who posed with his father for photos with LeBron and Bronny James shortly before the game began.

Bronny James an 55. Sets drafted

The Lakers selected Bronny James in the second round, 55th, in the summer draft. In the preseason, LeBron and his son were on the field together in the 114:118 win against the Phoenix Suns.

In the end, LeBron James scored 16 points against the Timberwolves, and Bronny had one rebound in his short stint of just under three minutes. The best thrower for LA was Anthony Davis with 36 points.

Defending champion Boston Celtics set record with 29 three-pointers

The Boston Celtics started the new season with a 132:109 (74:55) home win over the New York Knicks and set a record. The defending champions sank 29 three-pointers and equaled the league record of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics managed to do this after just over three minutes in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to set a new record because the hosts missed their last 13 throws from outside.

Jayson Tatum with 37 points

Jayson Tatum stood out for the Celtics with 37 points and eight three-pointers. Before the game, the Celtics had pulled a championship banner from the ceiling for their 18th NBA title. That seemed to inspire, the defending champions dominated the first quarter 43:28.

Debut for German center Ariel Hukporti

German center Ariel Hukporti made his league debut with the Knicks. The 22-year-old didn’t score in six minutes, but he did get four rebounds and blocked a shot. With Hukporti, eight German players are active in the NBA this season – more than ever before.