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

LeBron passes to son Bronny for a 3-pointer, marking the league's first recorded father-son assist.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:22am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic energy of a basketball game, with the forms of two players breaking down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes of color, representing the historic collaboration between LeBron and Bronny James.The historic father-son duo of LeBron and Bronny James make NBA history with their first recorded assist together, a symbolic passing of the torch to the next generation.Los Angeles Today

In a historic moment, LeBron James recorded the NBA's first father-son assist when he passed the ball to his son Bronny James, who hit a 3-pointer during the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Brooklyn Nets. The two played meaningful minutes together for the second straight game, with LeBron saying it was a 'cool moment' for their family.

Why it matters

The father-son duo playing together on an NBA court is a rare and significant milestone, as LeBron and Bronny James are the first pair to achieve this in league history. It marks the passing of the torch to the next generation and the continued legacy of the James family in professional basketball.

The details

LeBron and Bronny checked into the game together in the second quarter, and during their time on the court, LeBron made a driving layup before setting up Bronny for a 3-pointer from behind the line. Bronny also shared a lighthearted story about LeBron breaking a backboard at their house in Miami after losing a 1-on-1 game to his son.

  • LeBron and Bronny played meaningful minutes together for the second straight game on March 28, 2026.
  • LeBron recorded the NBA's first father-son assist in the second quarter of the Lakers' game against the Nets on March 28, 2026.

The players

LeBron James

A 20-year NBA veteran and the league's all-time leading scorer, LeBron James is playing alongside his son Bronny for the first time in their careers.

Bronny James

LeBron's son, Bronny James is in his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers and has been gradually earning more playing time, including meaningful minutes alongside his father.

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What they’re saying

“That was a special moment for us two, and a lot more to come down the road.”

— Bronny James, Lakers Player

“Not taking it for granted, just being in the moment of us being on the floor once again. That's two games back-to-back, playing meaningful minutes, and him also making another play.”

— LeBron James, Lakers Player

“Last time I played him 1-on-1, I don't know if this story has came out, but he broke a backboard at our house in Miami.”

— Bronny James, Lakers Player

What’s next

As Bronny James continues to develop and earn more playing time with the Lakers, fans will be eager to see if he and his father can create more historic moments together on the court.

The takeaway

The historic father-son duo of LeBron and Bronny James playing together in the NBA represents the passing of the torch to the next generation and the continued legacy of the James family in professional basketball.