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Will Bronny James play in the NBA opening night against the Timberwolves?

The whole NBA and the rest of the basketball world are left waiting to see how and when the iconic father-son player pairing might unfold.

Oct 15, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) dribbles the ball up the court against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
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The potential for LeBron James and his son, Bronny, to play together has been a major point of interest in the NBA community. Many are waiting to see the historic possibility, with some believing it could happen as early as opening week.

On this subject, many analysts debated the likelihood of the father-son duo sharing the court in the season‘s early stages. Some commentators expressed skepticism on this matter on the one spectrum of the debate, while others took the opposite stance. The second group of commentators’ predicament suggests that the Lakers might opt for an early debut to end ongoing speculation. So, it can happen earlier rather than later to squash the story and move on. Others believe that the decision won’t be rushed.

The Lakers may choose to introduce Bronny early in the season to generate headlines, create a historic moment, and, as always, raise the commercial value of their franchise, something they are famous for.

Undoubtedly, the excitement surrounding the potential of LeBron and Bronny taking the court together, particularly in a game against a team like the Minnesota Timberwolves on opening night, continues to fuel speculation.