LeBron and Bronny make NBA history with first-ever father-son assist
Photo: LeBron James and Bronny James (Getty Images)
The latest game day of the NBA regular season became historic. Los Angeles Lakers leader LeBron James, together with his son Bronny, executed a unique play on the court that set an all-time league record. The moment marked a first in NBA history, according to the league’s official website.
From father to son
The historic moment came midway through the second quarter of the game against the Brooklyn Nets, which ended in a 116–99 win for the Californians. LeBron James delivered a precise assist to his son, after which Bronny faked a pass to deceive a defender and knocked down a three-pointer.
This play became the first scoring assist from a father to a son in NBA history. While family members had shared the court before last season, this assist officially cemented their statistical legacy in the league.
By the end of the game, 41-year-old LeBron recorded 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists. For Bronny, the historic three-pointer was his only basket of the game.
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— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2026
THE FIRST FATHER-SON ASSIST IN NBA HISTORY! pic.twitter.com/qWGcYLayLi
LeBron and Bronny James: what to know
LeBron James is a 41-year-old global basketball icon, a four-time NBA champion, and a four-time MVP of both the regular season and the Finals. The Lakers forward has repeatedly said he dreams of playing on the same team with his sons. However, he recently noted that his retirement decision will not depend on whether he gets to share the court with his younger son, Bryce.
Bronny James is a 21-year-old guard who joined Los Angeles in the 2024/25 season. Before turning professional, he played for the University of Southern California team and was later selected by the Lakers in the draft. In his second NBA season, Bronny has already played 33 games, mostly appearing in garbage time.
It is worth noting that last season, the duo already made history by becoming the first father-son tandem to play together for the same team in an official NBA game.
Earlier, it was also reported that the NBA will add two new teams and reshape conference alignments.
