Image:LeBron James and Bronny James made NBA history by playing together during Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener

LeBron James and Bronny James made history by becoming the first father and son duo to play in the NBA together during the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

LeBron and Bronny checked into the game together with four minutes left in the second quarter, prompting a big ovation from a home crowd aware of the enormity of the milestone.

The 39-year-old LeBron had already started the game and played 13 minutes before he teamed up with his 20-year-old son to make history, making them the first father and son to play in the NBA at the same time.

“Y’all ready? You see the intensity, right? Just play carefree, though,” father told son on the bench before they checked in, an exchange captured by the cameras. “Don’t worry about mistakes. Just go out and play hard.”

LeBron and Bronny played two-and-a-half minutes on court together, with LeBron missing two perimeter shots before making a dunk, while Bronny had an early rebound and missed a tip-in.

Image:The James duo featured together during the second quarter on Tuesday night

Bronny’s first NBA jump shot was a three-pointer that came up just short. He checked out with 1:19 left in the second quarter, getting another ovation, but did not play again in the Lakers’ 110-103 victory.

“It has been a treat,” LeBron said about playing alongside his son ahead of the season opener. “In pre-season, the practices, just every day … bringing him up to speed of what this professional life is all about, and how to prepare every day as a professional.”