LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, just made NBA history by becoming the first active father-son duo to play in the same game during the Los Angeles Lakers regular-season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The milestone marked a significant moment not just for the Lakers but for the entire league.
Before this historic event, the father-son duo appeared together in a light-hearted Nike commercial. LeBron shared the video on his X account, captioning it, “Don’t be late, Rook.”
In the commercial, LeBron is seen emptying a box of Fruity Pebbles inside Bronny’s car before walking away. Bronny soon arrives at the car, only to be shocked as a cascade of candies pours out when he opens the door.
LeBron appears shortly after, calling out to his son, “Hey, Rook. Better not be late.” In typical LeBron fashion, he doesn’t stop there, instructing his son to clean up the mess.
“Hey, clean up my driveway; it’s a mess,” the Lakers legend said.
Bronny, though caught off guard, quickly realized who was behind the prank and didn’t hold back his response.
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“You’re too old for this. What’s going on, bro, c’mon!” Bronny said.
NBA Fans React To LeBron And Bronny James’ Nike Commercial
LeBron James has always embraced a playful and casual relationship with his sons, often blending fatherhood with fun, especially when it comes to Bronny James. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has even set boundaries when it comes to their on-court interactions, famously telling Bronny not to call him “Dad” during games.
This lighthearted approach was recently on full display in the latest Nike commercial featuring the father-son duo. The playful back-and-forth between them left NBA fans entertained and showcased the unique bond between LeBron and Bronny.
Many fans took to social media to express their admiration for the duo, loving the glimpse into their relationship beyond basketball.
However, not all reactions were entirely positive. Amid the praise for the James family, some fans took the opportunity to throw subtle jabs at the Los Angeles Lakers. A few critics suggested that the Lakers drafted Bronny not for his basketball skills but purely for marketing purposes.
However, the Lakers father-son duo just ended their first regular season game together. Bronny went scoreless in the game, while his legendary father added 16 points to the Laker’s 110-103 win against the Wolves.
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