The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings in their NBA preseason opener, with Luka Doncic putting up 21 points in just 16 minutes on the floor. The team also debuted a new defensive scheme in the win.
Bronny James turned heads with a standout highlight play, with fans quickly dubbing him the "Prince of LA." Ziaire Williams also made an impression, pushing his case for a starting forward role. The health of one $19 million signing is still uncertain as the preseason rolls on.