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

The Lakers' win over the Nets featured a special moment between the two James stars.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:48pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in neon colors depicting the dynamic movement and energy of LeBron James passing the basketball to his son Bronny James, capturing the historic moment of their first-ever father-son assist in the NBA.A historic father-son moment as LeBron James and Bronny James connect for the first-ever NBA assist between a father and son.Los Angeles Today

In the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets, LeBron James passed the ball to his son Bronny James, who knocked down a 3-pointer. This marked the first time in NBA history that a father and son connected for an assist, creating a memorable family moment on the court.

Why it matters

The historic father-son assist between LeBron and Bronny James is a significant milestone, not just for the James family but for the NBA as a whole. It showcases the continued legacy of the James name in professional basketball and the special bond between the two players.

The details

With the Nets defenders closing in on LeBron, he made the smart play and found Bronny open on the wing. Bronny calmly knocked down the 3-pointer, putting the James name twice in the official play-by-play and making NBA history. After the game, both LeBron and Bronny expressed how meaningful the moment was for them.

  • The historic assist occurred in the second quarter of the Lakers-Nets game on March 28, 2026.
  • Bronny James also played 13 meaningful minutes in the Lakers' win over the Indiana Pacers on March 26, 2026.

The players

LeBron James

A legendary NBA player and the father of Bronny James, who is also playing in the NBA.

Bronny James

The son of LeBron James, who is following in his father's footsteps and playing in the NBA.

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What they’re saying

“Just not take it for granted being in a moment of us being on the floor once again.”

— LeBron James

“A special moment with us two and a lot more to come down the road.”

— Bronny James

What’s next

The James family will look to continue making history as Bronny continues to develop and play alongside his father in the NBA.

The takeaway

The historic father-son assist between LeBron and Bronny James is a heartwarming moment that showcases the enduring legacy of the James name in the NBA. It's a testament to their bond and the continued growth of Bronny as an NBA player.