LeBron James and his son Bronny James made NBA history Tuesday night, becoming the first father-son duo to play together in a league game during the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener.

The historic moment occurred when both players were on the court simultaneously for the Lakers. LeBron James, 39, is entering his 22nd NBA season, while Bronny James, 20, was selected by the Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft.

The achievement represents a unique milestone in professional sports, as no other father and son have previously shared the court as teammates in NBA history. The James family's basketball legacy spans generations, with LeBron establishing himself as one of the league's all-time greats.

Bronny James played college basketball at USC before declaring for the NBA Draft. His path to the NBA has been closely watched given his father's legendary status and the unprecedented nature of their potential partnership.

The Lakers organization has embraced the historic nature of having both James family members on the roster. The moment fulfills a long-stated goal of LeBron James to play professionally alongside his son before retiring from basketball.