As the season kicks off for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Minnesota Timberwolves, LeBron James and his son, Bronny, will be sharing the spotlight with another iconic father-son pair: Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr.
Last summer, Ken Griffey Jr. expressed his excitement about attending the game with his dad, and recent reports confirm that they are set to make it happen this Tuesday in Los Angeles. Jim Bowden, a former MLB general manager and current SiriusXM analyst, shared the news that the Griffey duo will witness the historic James father-son collaboration on the court.
Ken Griffey Jr. & Ken Griffey Sr will be in attendance for the LA Lakers opening game on Tues night to watch LeBron & Bronny James make their historic father/son debut with Jr saying: “We made history in the #MLB & now we get to watch history in the #NBA” #Lakers #LeBron
— Jim Bowden⚾️ (@JimBowdenGM) October 20, 2024
Bowden tweeted, “Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr will be at the LA Lakers opening game on Tuesday night to watch LeBron & Bronny make their historic debut together. Junior noted: ‘We made history in the #MLB & now we get to watch history in the #NBA‘ #Lakers #LeBron.”
LeBron, at 39, is starting his record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, while 20-year-old Bronny was just drafted by the Lakers this summer. Together, they recently made history during a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns, becoming the first father-son duo to play on the same NBA team.
This remarkable moment aligns with other legendary sports families, such as the Griffeys and the Howes in hockey, highlighting the rare achievements of playing together at such a high level.
Ken Griffey Jr. took the baseball world by storm after being selected first overall by the Seattle Mariners in the 1987 MLB Draft. Debuting in 1989 at just 19, he quickly became a household name. In 1990, his father, Ken Griffey Sr., also joined the Mariners, creating a memorable chapter in sports history as they played together for two seasons, witnessing remarkable milestones, including Junior’s first home run.
While Ken Griffey Sr. played his final game in 1991, the legacy of both father and son continues to inspire many. As the Griffeys prepare to watch the James family make their mark, it’s clear that the sporting world will continue celebrating these incredible familial connections.