The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings in their NBA preseason opener, with Luka Doncic dropping 21 points in just 16 minutes on the floor. The team also debuted a new defensive scheme in the win.
Bronny James caught eyes with a standout highlight play, with fans quickly dubbing him the "Prince of LA." Ziaire Williams also caught attention, pushing his case for a place in the first unit. The health of one $19 million signing hangs in the air as the preseason gets underway.