“See Them in the Driveway All the Time!”: Savannah James Was Very Nonchalant About LeBron James and Bronny’s Historical Moment

Sameen Nawathe | 31/10/2024
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The Lakers’ season-opener against the Timberwolves was a special moment for LeBron James and his family as the four-time MVP lived out his long-standing dream of playing alongside his son Bronny. It marked the first time in NBA history that a father-son duo were on the court together. While there was palpable excitement about the moment since the Lakers drafted the guard, his mother Savannah didn’t understand the hype until it happened.

During an appearance on the Tamron Hill Show, the host asked her how she felt seeing LeBron and Bronny share the court for the first time. She replied she was proud of Bronny, but didn’t feel any jitters about it beforehand. Savannah said,

“I honestly didn’t know how I would feel once I saw them on the court together. I’m like ‘I see them in the driveway all the time, it’s not a big deal’, but understanding the moment and the history and how special it was.”

She may not have understood the gravity of the moment before it happened, but she realized its magnitude when fans inside the Crypto.com Arena roared in unison when LeBron and Bronny checked in together.

Bronny’s special night in Cleveland

The rookie went scoreless in his debut and did not play in the subsequent three games before finally stepping on the court again against the Cavaliers. It was another memorable night, as it was a homecoming for Bronny and LeBron, who were born in Akron, Ohio. Cleveland gave the duo a warm welcome with a special video package featuring the duo.

Cavaliers fans also cheered when the guard sank a jump shot from the perimeter and scored his first points as an NBA player.

Bronny likely won’t see much playing time in the Lakers’ next three games and is expected to head to the G-League and play for the South Bay Lakers once the team returns to LA from their five-game road trip.

It may be a while before the rookie shares the court again with his father but nothing can take away the moment they shared on opening night and the incredible night the family experienced in Cleveland.

Post Edited By: Jay Mahesh Lokegaonkar
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Sameen Nawathe

Sameen Nawathe is an NBA Editor at The SportsRush. Drawing from his extensive background in editing his university publications, Sameen brings a distinguished level of professionalism and editorial acumen to his position. With over a decade of practical sporting knowledge, he adeptly curates a spectrum of content, ranging from foundational sports highlights to insightful analysis of potential NBA trades. Sameen's passion for basketball ignited with LeBron James, whom he credits for sparking his love for the game. He fondly reminisces about James' 2018 season, which he often describes as "the best display of pure hoops we've ever seen". When he's not immersed in the world of writing or playing basketball, Sameen can be found enjoying Taylor Swift's music or passionately supporting Manchester United during soccer matches.

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