Fans have already seen LeBron James don the purple and gold in training camp for the Los Angeles Lakers. But finally seeing LeBron James take the court in a Lakers uniform is the moment everyone is waiting for. His first appearance with the franchise will take place on Sunday against the Nuggets at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego.
LeBron James will play in the season opener on Sunday. Luke Walton wouldn’t share how many mins LeBron will play, though #Lakers
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) September 27, 2018
Thanks, Luke Walton. LeBron probably won't play much, but he'll be on the court and fans will get over the initial shock of seeing James in the purple and gold.
Of course, the real debut will come on Oct. 18 against the Portland Trail Blazers. But until then, fans will have to live with a preseason debut. It's still strange to see the best player of this generation on the Lakers. It may not feel normal until after the season is in full swing.
Furthermore, fans of LeBron and fans of the Lakers will be forced to come together once and for all. The partnership is must-see tv. The Lakers and LeBron will be compelling this year simply because the pairing includes the best player of a generation and one of the most historically successful teams in the NBA. A few years ago, this union seemed unlikely, if not downright crazy.
The intrigue will only increase as the season begins. How LeBron interacts with his young teammates will be a constant storyline. Not to mention the ragtag band of veterans the Lakers have on the bench is sure to create some compelling storylines.
It begins on Sunday and will only get better from there.
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