LeBron James explained why playing with Bronny James is so special, and you might need your tissues for this one. On Tuesday, LeBron and his son checked into a Timberwolves-Lakers matchup, making history as a father-son duo.

LeBron James began his 22nd NBA season on Tuesday night, and his Los Angeles Lakers earned a 110-103 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. While he didn't play well, he did cross an item off his bucket list when he took the court along with his son Bronny in the second quarter and made NBA history.

LeBron James gave his 20-year-old son a pep talk before they rose from the Lakers bench. Amid rising cheers, they walked together to the scorer's table — and then they stepped straight into basketball history.