Time is ticking for a historic moment. As the season opener nears, LeBron James sets the tone for 2024/25. This time, he’s not just leading the Lakers—he’s also playing alongside his son, Bronny. The James duo will add excitement to the court. But they aren’t the only stars shining. Legends will be courtside, watching this unique moment in the league’s 79th chapter.

MLB’s legendary father-son duo, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. who played for the Seattle Mariners in 1990 will attend game night. This means one father-son pair will make history for the Lakers and the NBA against the Timberwolves, while the other—baseball icons—will witness the moment. LeBron James’ excitement was palpable in the pre-game conversation. He’s about to have his fanboy moment.

“I was a fan of Ken Griffey Sr. and then became a friend of Ken Griffey Jr. throughout my professional career and just understanding the history of sports,” Bron shared.

The night is shaping up to be iconic.

LeBron said, “That was pretty cool… To be here today and to know that those guys will be in attendance tonight, me and Bronny on the same team, it’s a pretty cool moment in the history of sports.” This father-son pairing is set to make waves in basketball, just like the Griffeys did in baseball. Fans are buzzing with excitement, and the Lakers can feel it too. Even other teams are taking notice.

“First father and son to play baseball, (and) now the first father and son to play basketball,” the younger Griffey told MLB Network Radio. “It’s a big deal for my dad and I to be there. We made history. Now we get to watch history, so that’s what’s going to be cool about it.” Thus, Griffey Jr. expressed his honor and thrill at being part of this history. The stage is set for LeBron and Bronny to make their mark.

Amidst son’s NBA goals, LeBron James is weighing in on the moment he’s been waiting for so long

To the 4x NBA champ, the long-awaited moment feels more than “surreal.” Time and again Bron has told us how he cherishes every moment he spends with his children. And now that his eldest is going to play alongside him throughout the 2024/25 season, it’s not so difficult to understand how proud LeBron must be feeling. However, Bronny’s approach to the moment is slightly different. He is undoubtedly “psyched” to debut alongside his dad, the legendary LeBron James. But when on the job, “he is just my teammate,” shared the 20YO.

Besides, James Jr. is trying to cast aside his father’s shadow to keep his NBA dreams on track. LeBron James’ son wants to succeed in the NBA. Therefore, he is more focused on the game than the historic moment his father has been building upon for years. “I mean JJ told me we were going to be playing together but other than that I wasn’t really thinking about me being on the court with my dad,” Bronny shared.

Well, the simple truth of the matter is LeBron James is going to play alongside his son. There had been skeptical rumors about Bronny missing out on opening night because he may not have playing time. But given the demand of the moment, it looks like the Lakers will do anything to make it happen. Moreover, elite guests like Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be courtside, setting the stage for history.