CLEVELAND (AP) — In a scene filled with nostalgia and family pride, Bronny James etched his name in NBA history by scoring his first career points on Wednesday night.

Witnessing his son’s achievement was none other than LeBron James, who sat courtside as the Lakers fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-110. The moment came in the closing minutes of the game, with Bronny stepping onto the court in place of a resting LeBron, who had already contributed 26 points.

A FAMILIAR SHOT, A SOLD-OUT CROWD

The shot Bronny took was a pure replica of his father’s signature move—a 14-foot jumper from the left corner. As the ball swooshed through the net, the entire Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse erupted in cheers. The cacophony was amplified by chants of “We want Bronny!” that had filled the arena moments before.

“To see him get his first NBA basket in this arena, where he grew up not too far away from here, that’s an unbelievable moment,” a proud LeBron stated. “Unbelievable moment for him, and for our family it’s just pretty cool to be a part of it.”

FROM HOME COURT TO THE BIG LEAGUE

Bronny, who grew up roaming the hallways and practice courts of this very arena while watching his father play, was overwhelmed by the emotions of the moment.

“It was insane,” Bronny admitted. “Much more than I anticipated for sure. It’s all love. It was a nice moment. The chants really got me. I was straight faced, but I felt it and it felt pretty good, especially coming from here.”

CROSSCOUNTRY BASKETBALL FAMILY

LeBron and Bronny James made history last week by becoming the first father-son duo to play in an NBA game. While Bronny didn’t score in their first outing against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday’s game served as a powerful testament to their shared journey. )

A BEAUTIFUL STORY UNFOLDING

Even beyond the fanfare and the highlights, the sight of LeBron and Bronny sharing the court together resonates deeply. Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson, a father himself, expressed his admiration for the James family’s journey.

“It’s a beautiful story,” Atkinson said. “Two kids of my own, I can’t even imagine. I enjoy playing in the backyard with my son. To do it on an NBA court? Beautiful story. I love it. I think we should celebrate it.”

Bronny, who is expected to join the South Bay Lakers’ G League after the current road trip, embraced the homecoming experience. He acknowledged the unique dynamic of playing in a city where he holds such strong memories.

“It feels good being here,” he said before the game. “It’s nice, slow living here in Ohio — way different from LA.”

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

For LeBron, this night held a special significance. The four-time league MVP received a thunderous ovation during pregame introductions and later, a video tribute during a timeout dedicated to him and Bronny.

“It was a pretty cool moment,” LeBron shared. “I didn’t really get an opportunity to seize the moment because we were getting our ass drugged. I was a little angry at that point in time during that timeout. But I heard it.”

Sitting side-by-side during the post-game press conference, LeBron and Bronny reflected on a night filled with history. As the first father-son duo to score in an NBA game, they shared a moment of quiet pride and fulfillment.

“It’s definitely very humbling,” LeBron said. “We don’t take it for granted, every time we get to come back and either play the game that we love or just be home and just be in the community. It’s pretty cool.”