LeBron James is set to make history as he prepares to play alongside his 21-year-old son, Bronny James, in the 2026 NBA playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers star will tie Karl Malone and John Stockton for the most playoff appearances in league history with 19 games when the Lakers face the Houston Rockets in Game 1. LeBron, 41, emphasized the emotional weight of the moment: "It's the best thing that's ever happened to me in my career," he said after practice, highlighting his pride in Bronny earning a playoff spot despite limited opportunities in his rookie season. The younger James, drafted fifth overall in 2024, has steadily improved, averaging 7.2 points and 1.8 assists in 17.2 minutes per game during the Lakers' final six regular-season contests.