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LeBron James and Bronny James are the primary father-son duo to ever play on the identical NBA crew, making their season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday evening towards the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The primary ever father-son duo in MLB historical past, Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr., have been available to greet them earlier than the sport:
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Bron & Bronny be part of the Griffeys to turn out to be the second-ever father-son duo to play on the identical skilled sports activities crew. pic.twitter.com/C4jiMBek0T
The James’ are literally the fourth father-son duo to seem in an expert sport collectively in North American skilled sports activities, as hockey legend Gordie Howe performed with sons Mark and Marty for each the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Affiliation and the NHL’s Hartford Whalers.
Tim Raines and Tim Raines Jr. also played together for the Baltimore Orioles in 2001.
As for the Griffeys taking within the first common season sport for the James’ duo, LeBron spoke about what it meant having them in attendance whereas chatting with reporters earlier on Tuesday:
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LeBron James speaks in regards to the significance of Ken Griffey Jr., who has turn out to be a good friend of his, coming to the sport with Griffey Sr. tonight. I requested him for the basketball equal of father-son each going yard? “Two lobs. If I catch a lob then Bronny catches a lob” pic.twitter.com/n4XvIt6GwY
“To be right here as we speak and know that these guys will probably be in attendance tonight when me and Bronny are on the identical crew, it is a fairly cool second within the historical past of sports activities,” he mentioned.