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This is an alley-oop heard around the world LeBron James and his son, LeBron “Bronny” James Jr..
The two teamed up to stage the first alley-oop between a father and son in NBA history as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 112-108 on Friday, April 24.
“He’s calling for it,” LeBron said after the game of the historic moment. “I’ve seen his steps for a long time and he was gathering and I was like, ‘Just go get it,’ so I’m happy for him to step up and turn it around.”
LeBron, who finished with 29 points and 13 rebounds, also accused the Rockets of allegedly showing “disrespect” to his son Bronny’s three-point shooting skills.
LeBron James continues to make history, this time with his son. James and his son LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. became the first father-son duo in NBA history to play together in the playoffs during an NBA playoff game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets on Saturday, April 19. “There are many (…)
Bronny hit a 3-pointer in the second quarter of Friday’s game off a screen from his father.
“When they were trying to disrespect him and run pick-and-rolls, he made threes,” LeBron told reporters. “He gave us great minutes; everyone who came in gave us great minutes, but obviously it was a special moment.”
He continued, “Young players, young guys in our league can gain enough confidence from the playoffs. When you play meaningful playoff games in the playoffs, you never get nervous about the regular season again, and he did that, and I think that’s really cool for his career and his confidence.”
LeBron James reacts during a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026
Kenneth Richmond/Getty ImagesBronny scored 5 points on 2-for-2 shooting (three-pointers and alley-oops). With stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves still sidelined with injuries, Bronny helped fill in the minutes throughout the postseason.
Earlier in the series (April 19), LeBron and Bronny became the first father-son duo in NBA history Participate in the playoffs together.
Even NBA legends sometimes have a hard time dealing with their kids leaving home. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James joked that his son and teammate Bronny has moved out after the Lakers’ 140-126 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, November 18. “I think he’s enjoying the process,” LeBron, 40, told the media when asked (…)
“A lot of crazy stuff happened this year,” LeBron told reporters after his Game 1 win. “I mean, I’m in the playoffs with my son. It’s probably the craziest thing that’s ever happened to me in my career.”
He continued, “It’s so cool to hang out with (Brownie). And with his brother (bryce) and sister (Zhuri) and mother (Savannah James) in the building. And his grandma. “
The Lakers lead 3-0 in the best-of-seven series and have a chance to advance to the next round of the NBA playoffs by defeating the Rockets on Sunday, April 26.
Bronny’s role continued to develop throughout the postseason, with the budding star seeing more playing time in the playoffs.