The Lakers open their regular season against the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Kobe Bryant -- who is expected to be in the starting lineup -- will make history.
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At tipoff, Bryant will set a league record for the most seasons played with one franchise, usurping John Stockton. Stockton played for the Jazz from 1984-85 until his retirement after the 2002-03 season. Bryant -- who was drafted by the Hornets then traded to the Lakers in 1996 -- will embark on his 20th season.
“I'm just ready," he said after practice at the team's facility Tuesday, per ESPN. "Just ready to get started."
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After missing most of last season with a torn rotator cuff, the rest of the NBA is just as ready to welcome him back.
Preview
Game Time: 7:30 p.m. PT
Location: Staples Center
Odds: Lakers -3, per Bovada
Radio: 710 ESPN
TV: ESPN
Live Stream: Watch ESPN
What They’re Saying
Tonight’s starters for your Lakers: PG: D’Angelo Russell SG: Jordan Clarkson SF: Kobe Bryant PF: Julius Randle C: Roy Hibbert
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) October 28, 2015
Sam Mitchell said he expects the usual performance from Kobe Bryant tonight: "Great players die slow. "
— J.A. Adande (@jadande) October 28, 2015
1st overall pick Karl Anthony Towns opens the season against 2nd overall pick D'Angelo Russell tonight. Wolves at Lakers.
— LegionNBA (@MySportsLegion) October 28, 2015
After morning shootaround at UCLA, @rickyrubio9 said "I'm ready, I had a weird preseason but I'm finally healthy, I want to jump out there."
— Alan Horton (@WolvesRadio) October 28, 2015
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