On October 22, 2024, Bronny James made his professional debut with the Los Angeles Lakers and in the process paired with LeBron James to become the first father-son duo to share an NBA floor. A day later, the pair found themselves sued in Los Angeles County Superior Court for their alleged involvement in a car crash outside of Los Angeles.

Attorneys for LeBron James and Bronny James answered a civil lawsuit filed four months ago alleging the two were involved in an automobile accident in 2022 that left two women injured and without a working vehicle,

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his son and rookie, Bronny James have denied "each and every allegation" made in a lawsuit filed in October alleging their involvement in a 2022 car crash outside of Los Angeles. Attorneys representing the future Hall of Famer and his son filed their answer.