Even in a league full of wild storylines, nothing hits quite like a father–son sub-in moment.
NBA Fans exploded online when @BleacherReport posted the clip with the caption, “Bronny Jr. checks in for Bronny Sr.”
Bronny Jr. checks in for Bronny Sr. 🥹❤️
(Via @LADEig) pic.twitter.com/7flZasFZ7y
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 26, 2025
It took seconds for the moment to spread across timelines, with fans calling it surreal, emotional, and straight-up unbelievable.
But NBA Fans being NBA Fans, the reactions came in all flavors. @chinedu_mabu dropped the line that carried the most weight, saying, “No matter how you feel about the storyline, watching Bronny Jr. sub in for Bronny Sr. is undeniably a unique NBA moment.”
For many viewers, this was one of those scenes you tell your kids you watched live. This isn’t just a fun highlight, it’s basketball history framed in real time.
Of course, there was also the predictable pushback.
In the same breath, another fan added, “No it’s a planned moment that is so predictable of LeBron’s team,” pulling the discussion into the usual “LeBron stage manages everything” territory.
NBA Fans have been arguing about LeBron’s theatrics for two decades now, so the split reaction wasn’t surprising.
Still, the moment worked. LeBron tapped Bronny on the chest, the crowd rose, and NBA Fans filled social media with jokes, reactions, and genuine awe. No matter which side of the debate you’re on, scenes like this don’t happen often.
The Lakers haven’t had many bright spots recently, but this one gave NBA Fans something rare: a clip that blends history, family, and timing all in one. And whether you think it was natural or planned down to the second, it’s a moment NBA Fans will talk about for years.
NBA Fans React To Lakers Starting Season 3-0 With LeBron On The Floor
NBA Fans had plenty to say after the Los Angeles Lakers opened the season with a perfect 3-0 record in the games LeBron James has played.
@LakeShowYo set the tone with the all-caps celebration, “LAKERS ARE UNDEFEATED WITH LEBRON 3-0,” which quickly turned into a running theme across Lakers timelines.
The follow-up came from @mk_dwag, who confirmed the numbers clearly: “The Los Angeles Lakers are indeed 3-0 in games that LeBron James has played so far in the current 2025-2026 NBA season.”
LAKERS ARE UNDEFEATED WITH LEBRON
3-0 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cML7aqCGAt
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) November 26, 2025
It’s early, but NBA Fans love streaks, and any clean record from a LeBron-led team always turns into a loud discussion.
But leave it to NBA Fans to add some spice. @Shady_Justin jumped in with, “He needs to thank Luka.”
Hinting at the idea that the Lakers’ strong start may have more to do with outside factors than LeBron himself. Whether he meant strength of schedule, matchups, or a simple joke, the comment fit right into the humor NBA Fans bring every time LeBron’s name trends.
What matters is that the Lakers, a team that struggled to string wins together last season, suddenly look sharper when LeBron is active. Even if it’s just three games, NBA Fans know how much easier the game gets when he’s healthy and running the show.
The reactions weren’t all hype, but they all circled the same theme: when LeBron plays, the Lakers feel stable. And with NBA Fans tracking every storyline from the father–son substitution to the team’s early form, it’s clear the Lakers are controlling the conversation again—at least for now.
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