LeBron and the Lakers' debut
LeBron James makes his much-anticipated debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
We've got you covered right here before, during and after the matchup against the Portland Trail Blazerswith previews, predictions, expert analysis and live reaction.
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- Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) October 19, 2018
LeBron James is introduced for the 1st time as a Laker. pic.twitter.com/Wh3RhY1IJ4
- NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) October 19, 2018
LeBron & the @Lakers take the floor in Portland. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/d1giHpJu77
- NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) October 19, 2018
Kyle Kuzma walked in wearing the first pair of shoes LeBron James ever wore on the court as an NBA player. (via @Lakers, @goatapp) pic.twitter.com/ZwjbGzJGnP
- NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 19, 2018
LeBron getting ready for his first regular season game as a Laker pic.twitter.com/UVlekVvPin
- Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) October 19, 2018
The has arrived #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/ADdG8ZJS9F
- Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 19, 2018
- LeBron James (@KingJames) October 18, 2018
Predictions and projections
- Pelton's RPM projections: No. 8 in the West (41.6 wins)
- Vegas over/under: 48 wins
- ESPN Power Rankings: No. 8
- ESPN's expert picks: 0 West Finals votes
- Who is in L.A.'s best 5-man lineup?
- Vegas playoff odds:-450 in, +350 out
- Projected on-court impact:
