The Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night, and the postgame mood was as lighthearted as it was victorious. Bronny James, in his second year, shared a chuckle-worthy moment involving his legendary father and teammate, LeBron James.
Bronny, who played a brief four minutes and scored three points, was asked about playing one-on-one with his dad. His response?
A gem from their days in Miami. “The last time I played LeBron 1-on-1… I don’t know if this story’s come out, but he broke a backboard in our house in Miami.”
Teammate Austin Reaves couldn’t resist jumping into the fun, adding his own quip from the background. Bronny nodded and laughed, as Reaves made sure the story got its due attention.
“You can say that. Don’t leave that out!”
This playful exchange underscored the relaxed and confident vibe surrounding the Lakers as they continue to gather steam late in the season. LeBron, now in his 23rd NBA season, is still the heart and soul of the Lakers, both on and off the court. Meanwhile, Bronny is carving out his path, and moments like this give us a glimpse into their unique father-son dynamic on the same team.
Bronny James: “The last time I played LeBron 1-on-1... He broke a backboard at our house in Miami.”
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 28, 2026
Austin Reaves: “Because you won?”
Bronny: *Nods yes*
Reaves: “You can say that. Don’t leave that out!” 😂
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With the win, the Lakers improved to 48-26, solidifying their standing in the Western Conference. They’ve hit a stride recently, blending standout performances from their core stars with valuable contributions from the entire roster.
Looking ahead, the Lakers aim to keep the momentum rolling as they face the Washington Wizards (17-56) on Monday night. They'll be missing Luka Doncic, who’s out due to an automatic one-game suspension after his 16th technical foul.
Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. PT, and the Lakers are poised to continue their push toward the postseason.