The Los Angeles Lakers began their regular season with a 110-103 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This game was particularly significant for LeBron James, as it marked the first time he shared the court with his son, Bronny James, in an NBA game. However, some disappointing performances overshadowed the historic moment for the James family.
Bronny struggled throughout the game, failing to score any points. His father, LeBron, also faced an unexpected setback during the match. The four-time NBA title winner achieved a new NBA milestone, but it was one that many fans might not celebrate.
LeBron just surpassed Kobe Bryant for the most missed field goals in league history, bringing his total to 14,882 after missing his sixth shot in the third quarter. Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo defended the layup attempt that led to this particular miss.
Before the start of the season, LeBron had already accumulated 14,476 missed field goals throughout his storied career. While this record highlights his longevity and persistence in the game, it’s a statistic that could evoke mixed feelings among fans who typically focus on accomplishments rather than shortcomings.
Skip Bayless Celebrates LeBron James and Bronny’s NBA Milestone
After LeBron James and his son Bronny made history by playing together in the Lakers’ season opener, sports commentator Skip Bayless expressed his admiration for this remarkable milestone. In a video shared on X, Bayless reflected on the significance of the moment.
“Man, that was very cool. That was very special. Odds billions to one against Bronny James even being remotely good enough at this age to be on any NBA court most superstar’s children just aren’t,” Bayless said.
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“Odds trillions to one that LeBron James would defy injury and last this long in the National Basketball Association playing at this level. To see him and his son together on an NBA court in a real live NBA game was very special,” he added.
During the season opener, LeBron and Bronny played together for nearly three minutes. They will again get the chance to share the court together when they play against the Phoenix Suns.
