LeBron, Bronny James become first father-son duo to record assist to each other
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Key Points:
- LeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history by completing the first father-son assist during the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets, with LeBron passing to Bronny for a three-pointer.
- Bronny James, drafted 55th in the 2024 NBA draft, is gaining meaningful playing time and confidence in his second NBA season after recovering from a cardiac arrest suffered during a summer workout at USC.
- Bronny is shooting 40% from three-point range in the NBA and 41.7% in the G League, attributing his improvement to increased reps and comfort shooting behind the NBA line.
- LeBron expressed pride in Bronny's progress, noting his return to pre-incident form in terms of confidence, rhythm, and physical strength.
- Lakers coach JJ Redick praised Bronny's readiness and impact on the court, while Bronny shared his excitement about fulfilling his dream of playing professional basketball and being embraced by his teammates and coaches.
