CLEVELAND.- When Bronny James When he was little, he used to run through the hallways and ride the elevator at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse when his famous father played there.
On Wednesday he will surely join him on the court.
Bronny is expected to play his second match in the NBA with his father, LeBron Jameswhen the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers.
LeBron James spent 11 seasons — over two stints — with the Cavs and led them to a title in 2016 before leaving the team 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 the NBA.
They entered the second period together in the 110-103 victory over Minnesota in the first game of the season. This incredibly anticipated moment was a dream come true for both of them and will continue with another significant duel.
“It’s definitely going to be very special to come home and be able to run on the court with my son, who spent a lot of time there when I played there for 11 years,” LeBron James said after Monday’s game against Phoenix.
Brief premiere
Bronny James did not score in his debut and missed both of his shots, but he recovered a rebound in three minutes on the court. He hasn’t played since and the rookie is expected to join the G-League’s South Bay Lakers after the five-game road series ends Nov. 6 in Memphis.
LeBron James was in his second season with the Cavs when he and his wife, Savannah, welcomed their first of three children. Bronny James will play his first game in Cleveland a day after 21 years since his father’s debut in the NBA.
On October 29, 2022, LeBron scored 25 points, nine assists and six rebounds against Sacramento.
