"It's always been family over everything," LeBron said alongside Bronny after the game.

"I lost a lot of time because of this league so to be able to have this moment where I am working still and I can work alongside my son, it's one of the greatest gifts I've ever got from the man above and I'm going to take full advantage of it."

The James double-act was watched at courtside by Ken Griffey Sr and Ken Griffey Jr, who made Major League Baseball history playing for the Seattle Mariners as father and son in 1990-1991.

Bronny, 20, ended up playing three minutes in the first half, missing both of his field-goal attempts and hauling in an offensive rebound.

LeBron collected eight points and three boards in 17 minutes of action before the break. He ended the game with 16 points in 35 minutes.

"Going up to the scorers' table and checking in for the first time was a crazy moment I will never forget," Bronny said.

"I'm just extremely grateful for everything. I was given an amazing opportunity to come into this league and get better every day and learn every day."

Bronny joined the Lakers as a second-round draft pick from the University of Southern California in June.

LeBron, 39, is the NBA's all-time record point-scorer and a four-time NBA winner.

The veteran is now in his 22nd season in the NBA and has yet to say when he plans to call time on his career.

He signed a new two-year deal with the Lakers following Bronny's arrival at the franchise.