Ben Affleck‘s son Samuel Affleck (12 years old) and his father, Ben Affleck enjoyed a quality time together courtside during the Los Angeles Lakers game against Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday 27th February. The Academy Award winning Good Will Hunting The actor was beaming when he sat beside Samuel, the son he shares with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
The father and son duo were captured on numerous candid photos throughout the NBA match, but they also posed happily for an official photo during the timeout. Samuel Garner is becoming more like his mother Jennifer Garner as he grows older, according to observers.
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Ben and Samuel enthusiastically cheered for the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, located in Downtown Los Angeles. Both looked comfortable for the sports event. Ben Affleck donned classic black denim jeans with a purple shirt collar and sophisticated gray jacket. Samuel went for a more casual look by wearing gray sweatpants with a Lakers sweatshirt. He wore a Lakers jersey on top of his hoodie at one point in the game to show off his Lakers support.
Samuel Affleck has become a basketball enthusiast. Over the years, he’s attended many Lakers games along with his father. In February 2023, Ben brought Samuel to the NBA All-Star Weekend. The young basketball fan had the opportunity of a lifetime to meet Shaquille.
They were seen in November 2024 at a Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors game. They also watched the Lakers play the Golden State Warriors in Crypto.com Arena earlier in February. In both Lakers matches, it is notable that the Lakers won. The games are a special activity that fathers do with their sons.
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Ben Affleck, who split with Jennifer Lopez in 2009, has prioritized spending time quality with his family. The actor wants to keep strong family bonds.
Source: “The kids have always been a priority.” People Magazine in an article from august 2024. Jennifer Lopez has 17-year old twins Max and Emme with Marc Anthony, her ex-husband.
Ben Affleck’s parents, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are the parents of Violet Affleck who is now 19, and Fin Affleck aged 16. Violet’s striking resemblance to Jennifer Garner is frequently noted by many, and they often comment online that the two look almost identical.