The NBA has a rich history of talented father-son duos, with many notable pairings making their mark on the league. From Bill Walton and Luke Walton to Arvydas Sabonis and Domantas Sabonis, these family connections have brought excitement and pride to fans everywhere.
One upcoming duo is set to make history, as Bronny James prepares to join his father, LeBron James, on the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2024-25 season. This milestone will not only make them the first father-son duo to play together but also catapult them to the top of the highest-scoring father-son duos in NBA history.
LeBron’s impressive career total of 40,474 points, the most in league history, will combine with Bronny’s points to surpass the current record held by Joe “Jellybean” Bryant and Kobe Bryant. The Bryants’ combined total of 38,895 points will be eclipsed by the James duo, cementing their place in NBA history.
Here’s a look at the current top-scoring father-son duos in the NBA:
1. Joe “Jellybean” Bryant and Kobe Bryant – 38,895 points
2. Dell Curry and Stephen Curry – 36,338 points
3. Mychal Thompson and Klay Thompson – 28,341 points
4. Dolph Schayes and Danny Schayes – 27,218 points
5. Rick Barry and Brent Barry – 26,883 points
6. Tim Hardaway and Tim Hardaway Jr. – 25,680 points
7. Jimmy Walker and Jalen Rose – 24,875 points
8. Patrick Ewing and Patrick Ewing Jr. – 24,818 points
9. Rick Barry and Jon Barry – 23,110 points
10. Gary Payton and Gary Payton II – 22,894 points
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