LeBron-to-Bronny Alley-Oop Marks First Father-Son Assist in NBA Playoff History
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LOS ANGELES — LeBron James found son Bronny James Jr. for an alley-oop reverse layup Friday night, recording the first father-to-son assist ever logged in an NBA postseason game.
The milestone play came during Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets on April 24, 2026. LeBron, 41, lobbed the ball over two defenders, and the 21-year-old rookie finished with a spinning lay-in that sent the Crypto.com Arena crowd into a frenzy.
The assist added another entry to LeBron’s extensive record book and provided a signature moment for Bronny, who entered the league this season after one year at USC. No previous NBA playoff game had featured a father passing to his son for a made basket.
Play briefly stopped as teammates swarmed the duo, while the arena scoreboard replayed the highlight. The NBA confirmed after the game that it was indeed the first father-son connection for an assist in postseason history.
The series continues with Game 4 in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Source: New York Post
