LeBron and Bronny James Make NBA History with First Father-Son Assist

The Lakers stars connected on a three-pointer in a game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:49am

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, made NBA history on Friday by recording the first-ever father-and-son assist during a game against the Brooklyn Nets. Bronny found LeBron at the top of the key, who then passed it back to his son for a three-pointer that cut the Nets' lead to 44-42 in the second quarter.

Why it matters

The James duo made history in 2024 as the first father and son to play in the NBA at the same time, and this latest accomplishment further cements their legacy as one of the most iconic basketball families of all time.

The details

Bronny James, who is in his second season with the Lakers, found his father LeBron at the top of the key. LeBron then passed the ball back to Bronny, who calmly knocked down a three-pointer to cut the Nets' lead to two points in the second quarter.

  • The historic assist occurred on March 28, 2026 during a Lakers home game against the Brooklyn Nets.
  • LeBron and Bronny James made history as the first father-son duo to play in the NBA on October 22, 2024.

The players

LeBron James

A 19-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA champion, LeBron James is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Bronny James

LeBron's eldest son, Bronny James, is in his second season playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are an NBA team based in Brooklyn, New York.

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What they’re saying

“To be able to share this moment with my son is something I'll cherish forever. We've worked so hard to get to this point, and I'm proud of him.”

— LeBron James

The takeaway

The historic father-son assist between LeBron and Bronny James is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the unique bond they share as one of the most famous basketball families in the world.