LeBron James Reflects on Sharing Playoff Court With Son Bronny James

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, became the first father-son duo in NBA history to advance in the postseason together - a milestone LeBron, now 41, is clearly cherishing.

During a recent episode of his “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash, James reflected on the experience of sharing the court with his son. He pointed to a viral stretch in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets, when the duo combined for 10 straight points during a Lakers run.

"I believe we scored 10 straight points between the two of us. I think we both had a three and we both had a layup, whatever the case may be. I was able to throw him a lob and we had that mini run between the two of us and that was just something that I would never ever forget," LeBron said.

"Something that I've learned obviously at my elder stage and being 41 years old to kind of appreciate the small wins in the moment," he added. "That was one of those moments where I've always been locked in, and right there - throwing him the lob, seeing him make the three - we were going back and forth. I kind of blanked out for a little bit and just really accepted and relished that moment."

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LeBron also spoke about how Bronny's presence has become a major source of motivation at this stage of his career, even with nothing left to prove after a future Hall of Fame run.

"To be able to have Bronny in the locker room has definitely helped out a lot as well," he said. "I have a job and a responsibility to show him what it means to be a professional. He's seen it from the outside looking in throughout his life, but now being in the locker room, being in film sessions, being on the plane - being in everything that surrounds how to be a professional - I have a responsibility in that."

The Lakers are now entering the second round of the playoffs, beginning Tuesday night with an extremely challenging matchup against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder - a series in which L.A. are massive underdogs.

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This story was originally published May 5, 2026 at 1:06 PM.