Ken Griffey Jr. is one of the few people who can understand what Bronny James experiences.

The retired outfielder made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners in 1989. His father, Ken Griffey Sr., also played for the Mariners at the time. The elder Griffey had already won two consecutive World Series titles and was a three-time All-Star by the time his son reached the majors.

Bronny made NBA history when he registered the season opener for the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the first time a father and son played together in an NBA game.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James looks to shoot during warmups against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. (Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images)

Bronny’s father, LeBron Jameshas been with the Lakers since 2018 and helped lift the franchise to a 17th NBA championship in 2020. During an appearance on “Nightcap,” Griffey recalled some words of wisdom his father shared with him while they were playing together.

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“I told Bronny to relax and enjoy it. Be yourself. You won’t be him. Nobody is him.” Griffey shared with “Nightcap” co-hosts Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson.

LeBron James is a four-time NBA champion, four-time league MVP, 20-time All-Star and is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. He received several other honors during his professional basketball career spanning more than two decades.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James drives to the basket against Cavaliers forward Jaylon Tyson during the second half October 30, 2024, in Cleveland. (Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)

From Griffey’s perspective, Bronny is better off focusing on his personal development and becoming the best version of himself rather than trying to live up to his father’s accomplishments.

Young Griffey, or “The Kid,” ultimately exceeded expectations. He finished his outstanding career with 10 Gold Gloves and was named American League MVP in 1997. Griffey Jr. was also a 13-time All-Star.

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Bronny saw limited time on the hard court in the first few games of the season. The 20-year-old recorded two points, two assists and one rebound in the three games he played.

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