The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off the 2024-25 season with a bang, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-103 on Tuesday night, but not before Anthony Davis delivered a well-timed jab. In typical AD fashion, he hilariously pointed out that the Lakers usually manage to fumble the bag whenever LeBron James reaches a historic milestone. Not this time, though!
It was an unforgettable night, not just because of the Lakers’ win, but because LeBron and his son, rookie guard Bronny James, made NBA history by playing together. With 4:00 left in the second quarter, LeBron and Bronny checked in, making them the first father-son duo to suit up together in the same game. Cue the tears, applause, and a lot of photos for the family scrapbook.
But leave it to Anthony Davis to keep things real. During his postgame interview, Davis couldn’t help but poke fun at the fact that the Lakers tend to lose whenever LeBron has one of his “historic LeBron moments.” You know, like when he became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, or when he hit 40,000 career points. This time? Victory at last!
“This is the first time we’ve had a LeBron moment that was something huge and we won,” Davis said, likely suppressing a smirk while every Lakers fan nodded in agreement. “Every other time, we’ve always lost, so it kind of kills the moment, but it was special for everybody.”
Davis Delivers with Style and Stats
While LeBron and Bronny stole the headlines, it was Davis who stole the game. AD put on an absolute clinic, posting a monstrous stat line with 36 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks. He dominated the Timberwolves from start to finish, proving once again why he’s the Lakers’ go-to guy when it comes to both offense and defense. Oh, and just to add a cherry on top? Davis quietly reached his 100th career game with at least 25 points and 15 rebounds. Yeah, just casually flexing his dominance.
LeBron, meanwhile, might’ve had one of the proudest moments of his career, but Bronny’s regular-season debut was a little more low-key. In his three minutes of action, the rookie missed both his shot attempts and didn’t score. Not that it mattered. It’s not every day you get to make history with your dad, and for the James family, that alone makes the night unforgettable.
JJ Redick Era Begins Strong
In what may have been overshadowed by all the father-son buzz, the Lakers also officially began the JJ Redick era with a win. Redick, who is stepping into the Lakers’ head coaching role, must be pretty pleased with his 1-0 record as he gets his squad ready for a tough match against the Phoenix Suns on Friday. With Davis playing like a man possessed, and LeBron still going strong at nearly 40, Redick’s got a squad that’s ready to make some noise in the West.
For now, though, Anthony Davis will likely savor the moment—one of LeBron’s big career milestones actually came with a win. It’s a rare combo that even AD can’t resist poking fun at.