Get ready for a historic moment in NBA history! LeBron James and Anthony Davis are gearing up to make their return to the court for the Los Angeles Lakers this weekend, kicking off their preseason campaign. The duo, fresh off their Olympic gold medal triumph in Paris, will be back in action for the Lakers’ first two preseason games.
But there’s an added layer of excitement this year. LeBron’s son, Bronny James, who was drafted by the Lakers in the second round, could potentially share the court with his father during these games. This would mark the first time ever that a father and son have played in the NBA simultaneously, let alone on the same team.
The anticipation for this father-son duo is palpable, not only for the James family but also for the Lakers organization and fans worldwide. The team is eager to see the natural competitiveness that the James family brings to the court, a sentiment echoed by Anthony Davis. “It’s fantastic to be able to be here and witness it in practice,” Davis said, commenting on the dynamic between LeBron and Bronny. “Bronny hit a 3 over (LeBron), (and) everybody was talking smack in Bronny’s favor. Then Bron came down and just bullied somebody and got a layup. … Even though they weren’t matched up, the competition is there, and that’s what we love to see.”
While Bronny is expected to get significant playing time in the preseason, he will likely spend a considerable portion of the regular season with the South Bay Lakers in the G League. This is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting journey for the James family and the Lakers.
LeBron and Davis both had busy summers, with LeBron returning from his extended European vacation to prepare for his 22nd NBA season, tying him with Vince Carter for the longest career in league history. Davis, on the other hand, is looking to build upon his career-best season last year, where he played in a remarkable 76 games.
With a new coach at the helm, JJ Redick, the Lakers are eager to begin this new chapter, and the preseason games this weekend are a testament to that. The Lakers are playing their entire preseason schedule away from Los Angeles while renovations are completed at their downtown arena. They open the regular season at home against Minnesota on Oct. 22. Get ready for an exciting season filled with history, family, and basketball!
