To call the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason opener highly-anticipated would be akin to calling tickets for Kobe Bryant’s jersey retirement a little pricey. It’s an absolute overload for fans who can’t wait to see Lonzo Ball take his first big step as a Laker as the franchise embraces something that very-much feels like the start of a new era.
The Lakers themselves are bubbling with excitement as well after what looked like a laser-focused training camp. They’ll get to put everything to the test for the first time against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team that will be fascinating to observe.