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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: LeBron James #23 and Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers are interviewed after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on October 22, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Brooklyn Nets (at home) in California.
The Lakers won by a score of 116-99.
Bronny James finished with three points while shooting 1/1 from three-point range in four minutes of playing time.
Bronny James Made NBA History
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Bronny also made exciting NBA history, as he became the first player to ever make a shot on an assist from his father (LeBron).
The NBA wrote: “BRONNY ➡️ LEBRON ➡️ BRONNY
THE FIRST FATHER-SON ASSIST IN NBA HISTORY!”
Bronny is in his second season as a pro after being picked 55th in the 2024 NBA Draft out of USC.
He came into the night with averages of 2.1 points and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 40.3% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range in 33 games.
Social Media Reacts To Exciting History
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 135-118 Lakers win over the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on November 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
@DMVFootballGuy: “Kinda suprised this hasn’t happened already”
Overtime: “Shout out Bron man this special 🥹”
USC Men’s Basketball: “HISTORY ✌️”
@Josh_Compton17: “It’s officially time for LeBron to add the “Sr.” on the back of the jersey. 🐐”
@zestyoffical: “Brooklyn nets, always there to be on the wrong side of history”
@RoseWeihe10725: “We’re literally watching a legacy unfold in real time.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
LeBron This Season
GettyLos Angeles, CA, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 – Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shakes hands with his son, Bronny, after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in game 5 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
LeBron finished the win with 14 points, six rebounds, eight assists and one steal while shooting 5/11 from the field in 37 minutes of playing time.
The four-time NBA Champion came into the night with averages of 21.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 51.3% from the field and 31.5% from three-point range in 52 games.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 12, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and his son Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) during warmups before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on February 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Lakers After Nets Victory
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
The Lakers are now 48-26 in 74 games, which has them as the third seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have won nine out of their last ten).
Following the Nets, the Lakers will remain in Los Angeles to host the Washington Wizards on Monday night.