LeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history Tuesday night, becoming the first father-son duo to play together in the league during the Lakers’ season opener. While many fans were emotional witnessing the historic moment, others expressed skepticism, accusing Bronny of benefitting from nepotism.
Critics were quick to point out Bronny’s struggles during his brief three-minute appearance, in which he missed both of his shot attempts and was blocked by Rudy Gobert. One fan wrote, “This ain’t a movie dawg, this is the Timberwolves.” Despite the backlash, many celebrated the touching moment, with LeBron calling it “one of the greatest gifts” after years of being away from his family due to his career.
Bronny’s debut comes after a long recovery from a cardiac arrest suffered just over a year ago, making his NBA appearance even more significant for the James family.
