Tennis legend Boris Becker recently shared his thoughts on Instagram about LeBron James and his son Bronny making NBA history. The duo became the first father and son to play together in an NBA game during a preseason match between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns.
They spent just over four minutes on the court side-by-side in the second quarter, marking a significant milestone for the James family. This historic moment occurred on Bronny’s 20th birthday, adding to the celebration for LeBron, who has long expressed his desire to share the court with his son.
Father & son first time together on the floor…
Boris Becker wrote on his Instagram story sharing a post of the James’ duo
LeBron, who grew up without a father, has often emphasized how important it is for him to create lasting memories with his three children.
The top scorer in NBA history cherished this opportunity, knowing how special it was for both him and Bronny. When LeBron stepped onto the court alongside Bronny, it represented more than just a basketball achievement; it was a realization of a family dream.
Iconic picture https://t.co/P2QFeQVmvz
— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) October 7, 2024
Bronny entered the game as a substitute at the beginning of the second quarter, and the excitement of playing with his father was a moment he had been looking forward to. Coach JJ Redick informed Bronny before the game that he would be joining LeBron on the court, but the rookie maintained his usual calm demeanor throughout the experience.
Boris Becker recently sided with Alexandr Dolgopolov regarding Mats Wilander‘s comments about the Big Three in tennis—Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Becker took to X (formerly Twitter) to agree with Dolgopolov’s view, stating that the legendary trio has a greater understanding of the game than today’s players.
Boris Becker(L), Novak Djokovic(R) (Via Imago)He even apologized to Wilander for his disagreement, emphasizing that the Big Three still maintain a higher level of mastery in tennis.
Agree with Alex and Eurosport! Apologies Mats.
Boris Becker wrote on his X account
Dolgopolov had expressed his differing opinion after Wilander claimed that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are currently playing at a level above that of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.
Agree with Alex and Eurosport!
Apologies Mats …. https://t.co/1pSs18oO6t— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) October 4, 2024
In his post, the Ukranian mentioned that he rarely watches tennis now but disagreed strongly with Wilander’s assertion. He highlighted that the Big Three possess a deeper understanding of game dynamics, including pace changes and angles, making them superior players on their best days.
Wilander made his comments after Sinner’s loss to Alcaraz at the China Open. He stated that when the current top two players are at their best, no one has ever played better tennis, a claim that sparked a significant debate among tennis fans and former players alike.
Currently, Alcaraz is ranked No. 2 in the ATP standings and has achieved remarkable success, including winning Wimbledon in 2023 and 2024, the 2022 US Open, and the 2024 French Open. After winning the 2024 China Open final, he made history as the first player to win an ATP 500 singles title on every surface. Meanwhile, Sinner is currently ranked No. 1 and captured both the Australian Open and US Open titles this year.
