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LeBron James has played against these NBA father-son duos

James recently faced Warriors rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis for first time, two decades after playing against his father, Dale Davis, for the first time

By Eric Mullin • Published January 29, 2024 • Updated on January 29, 2024 at 8:03 pm

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The third game of LeBron James' NBA career came against a Portland Trail Blazers team featuring Dale Davis.

And game No. 1,463 came against a Golden State Warriors team featuring Davis' son.

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Warriors rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis faced James for the first time on Saturday night as Golden State and the Los Angeles Lakers met in San Francisco. The matchup with the 39-year old Lakers superstar came two decades after Jackson-Davis' father, Dale, played the then-18-year-old Cleveland Cavaliers rookie for the first time.

Davis and Jackson-Davis now join a list of NBA father-son combos who have each faced league's all-time scoring leader.

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How many NBA father-son duos has LeBron James played against?

If you count only instances where James and the opposing player both entered the same game at some point, James has faced 10 father-son duos over the course of his 21-year career, with Davis and Jackson-Davis being the most recent.

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Which NBA father-son duos has LeBron James played against?

Here’s a look at all 10 father-son pairs James played in the same game as, along with when the first meeting came:

Glenn Robinson and Glenn Robinson III

First game vs. Glenn Robinson: Dec. 19, 2003

First game vs. Glenn Robinson III: Dec. 23, 2014

Lebron James (R) of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles under pressure from Glen Robinson (L) of the Golden State Warriors during the regular season at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on November 13, 2019. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images) — LeBron James faces Glenn Robinson III in November 2019. (FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Rick and Jalen Brunson

First game vs. Rick Brunson: Dec. 20, 2003

First game vs. Jalen Brunson: Oct. 31, 2018

Dec 15, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports — LeBron James faces Jalen Brunson in December 2021. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)

Gary Trent and Gary Trent Jr.

First game vs. Gary Trent: Nov. 21, 2003

First game vs. Gary Trent Jr.: Dec. 28. 2019

Aug 20, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Trent Jr. (left) during the first half of a NBA basketball first round playoff game in the 2020 NBA playoffs at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports — LeBron James faces Gary Trent Jr. in August 2020. (Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports)

Kenyon and KJ Martin

First game vs. Kenyon Martin: Jan. 2, 2004

First game vs. KJ Martin: Jan. 10, 2021

DENVER - JANUARY 8: Kenyon Martin #4 of the Denver Nuggets greets LeBron James #23 and Shaquille O' Neal #33 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 8, 2010 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) — LeBron James greets Kenyon Martin before a game in January 2010. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Gary Payton and Gary Payton II

First game vs. Gary Payton: Jan. 12, 2004

First game vs. Gary Payton II: Oct. 19, 2021

MIAMI - FEBRUARY 2: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles against Gary Payton #20 of the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena February 2, 2006 in Miami, Florida. The Heat won 101-73. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) — LeBron James faces Gary Payton in February 2006. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Adrian and AJ Griffin

First game vs. Adrian Griffin: Feb. 25, 2004

First game vs. AJ Griffin: Dec. 30, 2002

Samaki and Jabari Walker

First game vs. Samaki Walker: April 9, 2004

First game vs. Jabari Walker: Nov. 30, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 21: Jabari Walker #34 of the Portland Trail Blazers attempts a shot in front of LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 134-110 Lakers win at Crypto.com Arena on January 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) — LeBron James faces Jabari Walker in January 2024. (Harry How/Getty Images)

Jabari Smith and Jabari Smith Jr.

First game vs. Jabari Smith: Dec. 22, 2004

First game vs. Jabari Smith Jr.: Jan. 16, 2023

Apr 2, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) handles the ball against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports — LeBron James faces Jabari Smith Jr. in April 2023. (Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports)

Juwan and Jett Howard

First game vs. Juwan Howard: Dec. 25, 2003

First game vs. Jett Howard: Nov. 4, 2023

CLEVELAND - DECEMBER 11: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Juwan Howard #6 of the Portland Trail Blazers take a break from the action during the game on December 11, 2009 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers won 104-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) — LeBron James faces Juwan Howard in December 2009. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dale Davis and Trayce Jackson-Davis

First game vs. Dale Davis: Nov. 1, 2003

First game vs. Trayce Jackson-Davis: Jan. 27, 2024

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