Draymond Green playfully mocked LeBron James for missing the Lakers' season opener against the Golden State Warriors due to injury. This marked the first time in James's extensive NBA career that he missed a Game 1. Green joked about James's age, referring to him sitting in a "Phil Jackson chair" on the bench.
Despite the teasing, Green acknowledged it felt unusual not to compete against James on the court. He also noted that the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic partly to compensate for such absences, highlighting Doncic's strong performance in the game. Teammate Austin Reaves also commented on LeBron's absence, humorously suggesting he might have retired if he were in LeBron's position, but stressed the ne... download the app to read more
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