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Lakers Prepare Final Touches for Season Opener

Luol Deng has been a part of 12 opening nights in his career, but the new Laker is nonetheless excited for the feeling of tipping off a new season on Wednesday.

“If it ever goes away, it’s probably time to retire,” Deng said at Tuesday’s practice. “I don’t think I’m there. I don’t think I’m close.”

Deng’s young teammate, Julius Randle, has similar feelings heading into his third year in the league. But this year is also unique for Randle, given that it is the first under new head coach Luke Walton.

“It’s a whole different feel, man,” Randle said.