LeBron James and son Bronny expected to play together for second time, in LA Lakers vs Cavaliers

LeBron and Bronny checked in together in the season opener against Minnesota. The much-anticipated moment fulfilled a dream for both, and will now be followed by another meaningful one.

Published : Oct 30, 2024 21:35 IST , CLEVELAND - 2 MINS READ

Bronny James (right) is expected to play in his second pro game alongside his dad, LeBron James (left), when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Bronny James (right) is expected to play in his second pro game alongside his dad, LeBron James (left), when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP
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Bronny James (right) is expected to play in his second pro game alongside his dad, LeBron James (left), when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP

When Bronny James was little, he ran through the hallways and rode the elevators inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse while his famous dad played games.

On Wednesday, he’ll likely join him on the court.

Bronny James is expected to play in his second pro game alongside his dad, LeBron James, when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron James spent 11 seasons over two stints with the Cavs, leading them to the 2016 title before leaving as a free agent two years later. Last week, the 39-year-old superstar and his 20-year-old son became the first father-son duo to play in an NBA game.

They checked in together in the second quarter of a 110-103 win in the season opener against Minnesota. The much-anticipated moment fulfilled a dream for both, and will now be followed by another meaningful one.

“It’s definitely going to be very special to be back home and be able to run the floor with my son who spent a lot of time on that floor throughout my days when I played there for 11 years,” LeBron James said following Monday’s game in Phoenix.

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Bronny James didn’t score in his debut, missing both shots and grabbing one rebound in three minutes on the floor.

He hasn’t played since, and the rookie is expected to join the club’s G-League team, the South Bay Lakers, after this five-game road trip ends on November 6 in Memphis.

LeBron James was in his second season with the Cavs when he and his wife, Savannah, welcomed the third of their three children. Bronny James will make his first appearance in Cleveland one day after the 21st anniversary of his dad’s pro debut.

On October 29, 2002, LeBron James scored 25 points with nine assists and six rebounds against Sacramento.

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