Bronny James Scores First NBA Points in Emotional Return to Cleveland Arena Where He Grew Up

As the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron watched proudly from the bench as Bronny made his first basket—a smooth 14-foot shot from the left corner, a signature move reminiscent of his father.

With the Cavaliers dominating the game, the Cleveland crowd erupted into chants of "We want Bronny!" urging the Lakers' rookie to take the court. When Bronny finally checked in with just over five minutes left, the fans cheered loudly, and the excitement hit a fever pitch when he made his first shot.

"It was an insane feeling, more than I ever imagined," Bronny said after the game. "The love from the crowd got to me, but I stayed focused, and it felt amazing."

LeBron, who played 11 seasons in Cleveland and brought the city its first NBA title in 2016, was overwhelmed with pride. "To see my son score his first NBA points in this arena, where he practically grew up, is an unbelievable moment," said the Lakers star. "For our family, it's incredibly special."

The game marked another milestone in the James family legacy as LeBron and Bronny became the first father-son duo to play in an NBA game together, continuing a journey that started in Cleveland's Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, where Bronny once played as a kid while his father was on the court.

Although the Lakers ultimately lost 134-110, the night was memorable for the James family and the Cleveland crowd, who watched Bronny grow up alongside his father's success.

Bronny reflected on his Ohio roots: "Being here with my dad, in our home, it means a lot. This place holds so many memories."

Bronny's journey to the NBA, including being drafted in the second round by the Lakers, has not been without its critics, but Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson shared his appreciation for the father-son story. "It's a beautiful moment to witness. As a father myself, I can only imagine what it means to LeBron."

The Lakers' plan is for Bronny to continue developing with the South Bay Lakers, their G League affiliate, after this current road trip concludes. But for now, Cleveland will always be a special place for Bronny and his NBA career.

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