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The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves in their home opener on Tuesday night, in an event that was not just about the game. Crypto.com Arena was filled with excitement as a star-studded crowd, including the first father-son duo to play on the same MLB team, gathered to witness the historic moment.
Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. were the first father-and-son duo to play on the same Major League Baseball team, and did so for the Seattle Mariners in 1990 and 1991. Their presence at the arena Tuesday was not just a casual visit, but a witness to history. They previously said that they were there to see LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, make history as the first father-and-son pair to play together in the NBA.
Before the game, the anticipation was palpable. Lakers head coach JJ Redick, in a move that added to the suspense, did not indicate whether Bronny would play in the home opener, stating that nothing had been finalized.
But Bronny did get in the game — however briefly — making history while checking in alongside his father.
Here’s a breakdown of Bronny’s performance in the season opener vs. the Timberwolves:
Bronny James’ stats vs. Timberwolves
- Points: 0
- FG: 0-for-2
- 3PT: 0-for-1
- Rebounds: 1
- Assists: 0
- Steals: 0
- Blocks: 0
- Turnovers: 0
- Fouls: 0
- Minutes: 3
Bronny James’ next game
Bronny James and the Los Angles Lakers will be in action on Friday, when they host the Phoenix Suns at 10 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on ESPN.
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