The Golden State Warriors will begin their NBA title defense this season by hosting LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Chase Center on opening night, according to a report by Shams Charania of The Athletic. It’s unsurprising to see the NBA put two of its biggest brands and most star-studded rosters together to tip off the 2022-23 season.
The Lakers, of course, are not coming off a title run. Instead, Los Angeles’ organization seems in disarray as the team tries to figure out how to build a contender around an aging and oft-injured core of James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook.