LeBron and Bronny James made NBA history last year by becoming the first father\u2013son duo to take the court together. While there\u2019s been familial connections in other sports (ex. Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. in MLB), the Jameses started a new trend in the NBA. Who could be next?<\/p>\n
Celtics star Jayson Tatum believes he and his son Deuce, who is only eight years old, could be the next father\u2013son duo in the league. Tatum himself is just 27 years old. So, let\u2019s say Deuce joins the league when he\u2019s 18 or 19\u2014that means Tatum needs to compete for at least 10 more years. He thinks he could do it.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe turned eight, I\u2019m 27. It\u2019s like damn can I play 10 more years? I can easily do that,\u201d Tatum said on the Morris Code. \u201cSo if it works out it would be cool.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe turned 8, I\u2019m 27, it\u2019s like damn can I play 10 more years? I can easily do that. So if it works out it would be cool.\u201d<\/p>\n
– Jayson Tatum on playing with his son Deuce in NBA<\/p>\n
(h\/t @lockedupjb<\/a>)pic.twitter.com\/8aHGKpj944<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) December 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n That would be pretty awesome, especially since many basketball fans can remember when Deuce was born and when he would attend Duke games and now Celtics games.<\/p>\n Tatum is out possibly for the whole 2025-26 season after he ruptured his Achilles<\/a> during the playoffs in May. He isn\u2019t canceling out the idea of playing this season, but he has a bit in his recovery journey to go. Barring any more severe injuries like this, Tatum could easily play for another decade. James is the perfect example as he\u2019s in his record-breaking 23rd NBA season at age 40.<\/p>\n More NBA on Sports Illustrated