Bronny James Shares Story After Historic Assist With LeBron
During the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, March 27, 2026, Bronny James revealed a 12-year-old family story regarding his first one-on-one game against his father in Miami, where LeBron broke a backboard after losing to Bronny. This revelation coincided with the pair making NBA history by recording the first-ever father-to-son assist in league history during the same game.
“He Broke the Backboard!”: Bronny James Recalls Beating LeBron James After Historic Assist
Bronny James has spent much of his sophomore year shuttling between the NBA roster and the South Bay Lakers in the G League, often under intense public scrutiny. But the head coach, JJ Redick, praised Bronny for his defensive improvements, as he has secured an average of 2.1 points in just 7.2 minutes per game across 33 appearances.
On March 27, 2026, Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena, Bronny bagged his victory and revealed a 12-year-old victory story. Bronny said that the last time he played LeBron one-on-one at their former Miami home, Bronny won, causing LeBron to break the backboard in frustration, a detail teammate Austin Reaves confirmed was due to Bronny’s victory.
With 7:52 remaining in the second quarter, LeBron James passed to an open Bronny behind the arc, who drained a 26-foot three-pointer, marking the first documented instance of a father assisting his son for a score. The NBA wrote, ‘The First Father-Son Assist In NBA History.’ They first made history as the NBA’s first father-son duo in October 2024, and eighteen months later, Bronny’s presence has transitioned into a regular part of the team’s rotation. Bronny stated during the interview that he is glad to be making history with his father after all these years, adding that a lot of hard work is paying off.
Legacy in Progress: Bronny James Develops Alongside LeBron James
Bronny’s path was not as clear as fans expected, though it is steady. After being selected as the 55th overall in the 2024 draft, Brony’s role leaned towards development. His real strides were revealed with the South Bay Lakers. In the extended minutes, he delivered a power-packed game, averaging 14.8 points while handling playmaking duties with confidence.
The Lakers sent him back to the G League following his recent appearance against Indiana, and Broony responded with a composed outing, recording nine points, five assists, and three rebounds in a win over the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
LeBron is going through the 23rd year of his legendary NBA career, and Broony is progressing through his sophomore campaign. The recent milestone follows Bronny’s challenging path to the NBA, including a cardiac arrest scare in 2023 and time spent shuttling between the Lakers and the G League. His increased role in the starting lineup due to Marcus Smart’s injury has allowed him to gain valuable experience. Attributing to Bronny’s progress in regaining strength and rhythm, LeBron said that everything is getting better than it was before the incident.
LeBron and Bronny will continue their time together as family and teammates on the Lakers squad. The Lakers are looking forward to their next matchup, remaining at home on Monday, March 30, 2026, against the Washington Wizards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, starting at 7:00 PM PDT.
