Arenas full of fans? A complete 82-game schedule? Oh, and six future Hall of Famers?
After two truly unique NBA seasons from all standpoints due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2021-22 version represents a return to a typical schedule.
The idea of LeBron James and Anthony Davis – now joined by buddies Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony, not to mention Dwight Howard and Marc Gasol manning the middle – getting to sport the Purple and Gold in front of a rocking Staples Center is pretty appetizing.
Speaking of LeBron ... having a little extra motivation isn't the worst thing!