LeBron James has played with or against these 10 father-son duos
LeBron James and Gary Payton source: Getty Images Love him or hate him, you have to marvel at the sheer longevity of LeBron James’ career. A Jan. 17 chyron from an ESPN on ABC broadcast revealed that the Washed King has played against 35 percent of all players to ever play in the NBA. As of Jan. 27, that massive pool of opponents now includes 10 different father-son combinations ( h/t Yahoo). Here are all of them, including James’ record and average stats against them courtesy of StatHead.
Dale and Trayce Davis
source: Getty Images Father: Dale Davis (1991-2007)First Played: Nov. 1, 2003Career Record Against: 5-7 in regular season, 2-2 in playoffsCareer Averages: 12 games, 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.3 blocks
Son: Trayce Jackson-Davis (2023-Present)First Played: Jan. 27, 2024Career Record Against: 1-0 in regular seasonCareer Averages: 36 points, 20 rebounds, 12 assists
Juwan and Jett Howard
source: Getty Images Father: Juwan Howard (1994-2013)First Played: Dec. 25, 2003Career Record Against: 8-4 in regular seasonCareer Averages: 12 games, 26.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.8 blocks
Son: Jett Howard (2023-Present)First Played: Nov. 4, 2023Career Record Against: 0-1 in regular seasonCareer Averages: 1 game, 24 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals
James and Juwan Howard were also teammates from 2010-13.
Samaki and Jabari Walker
source: Getty Images Father: Samaki Walker (1996-2006)First Played: April 9, 2004Career Record Against: 2-3 in regular seasonCareer Averages: 21.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 2.2 steals, 0.8 blocks
Son: Jabari Walker (2022-Present)First Played: Nov. 17, 2023Career Record Against: 3-0 in regular seasonCareer Averages: 3 games, 31.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.3 blocks
Jabari and Jabari Smith Jr.
source: Getty Images Father: Jabari Smith (2000-05)First Played: Dec. 22, 2004Career Record Against: 0-3 in regular seasonCareer Averages: 25.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.7 blocks
Son: Jabari Smith Jr. (2022-Present)First Played: Jan. 16, 2023Career Record Against: 4-2 in regular seasonCareer Averages: 26.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 7.8 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.5 blocks
Adrian and AJ Griffin
source: Getty Images Father: Adrian Griffin (1999-2008)First Played: Feb. 25, 2004Career Record Against: 2-4 in regular seasonCareer Averages: 22.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.7 blocks
Son: AJ Griffin (2022-Present)First Played: Dec. 30, 2022Career Record Against: 2-1 in regular seasonCareer Averages: 30.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 0.3 steals, 0.7 blocks
Kenyon and KJ Martin
source: Getty Images Father: Kenyon Martin (2000-15)First Played: Jan. 2, 2004Career Record Against: 6-9 in regular seasonCareer Averages: 27.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.4 blocks
Son: KJ Martin (2020-Present)First Played: Jan. 10, 2021Career Record Against: 6-2 in regular seasonCareer Averages: 24.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.1 blocks
Rick and Jalen Brunson
source: Getty Images Father: Rick Brunson (1997-2006)First Played: Dec. 20, 2003Career Record Against: 3-3 in regular seasonCareer Averages: 24.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.8 steals, 1.2 blocks
Son: Jalen Brunson (2018-Present)First Played: Oct. 31, 2018Career Record Against: 8-3 in regular seasonCareer Averages: 26.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.2 blocks
Gary and Gary Trent Jr.
source: Getty Images Father: Gary Trent (1995-2004)First Played: Nov. 21, 2003Career Record Against: 0-2 in regular seasonCareer Averages: 16.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.5 steals
Son: Gary Trent Jr. (2018-Present)First Played: Dec. 28, 2019Career Record Against: 4-3 in regular season, 4-1 in postseasonCareer Averages: 26.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.6 blocks
Gary and Gary Payton II
source: Getty Images Father: Gary Payton (1990-2007)First Played: Jan. 12, 2004Career Record Against: 5-8 in regular seasonCareer Against: 31.2 points, 6.3 rebounds., 6.6 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.4 blocks
Son: Gary Payton IIFirst Played: Oct. 19, 2021Career Record Against: 1-2 in regular season, 4-2 in playoffsCareer Against: 32.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.3 steals, 1.0 blocks
Glen Robinson Jr. and Glen Robinson III
source: Getty Images Father: Glenn Robinson Jr. (1994-2005)First Played: Dec. 19, 2003Career Record Against: 1-0Career Averages: 36 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals
Son: Glenn Robinson III (2014-21)First Played: Dec. 23, 2014Career Record Against: 8-0 in regular season, 4-1 in playoffsCareer Averages: 26.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 7.1 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.1 blocks
Related
Ranking the 10 Biggest Sports Moments From June 2026
World Cup Best Bets Today: Top Picks for France and Mexico
WWE Night of Champions: Biggest Takeaways From Saudi Arabia
Can MMA Fix Its Officiating Problem After UFC Baku?
- Wimbledon 2026 Predictions: Best Bets for the Men's Draw
- UFC Baku Picks: Three Bets to Target on Saturday's Main Card
- College Football Championship Odds: Four Value Bets for 2026
- Paul Skenes Headlines Friday June 26th's Best MLB Bets
- Three MLB Bets Worth Targeting on Thursday June 25 Slate
- MLB Picks Today: Backing the Yankees and Phillies-Nationals Over
- Tuesday MLB Best Bets: Two Pitching Props Worth Playing

