Lakers Gear Up for 2025–26 Season with LeBron, Doncic, and Fan Celebrations
The countdown to the 2025–26 NBA season is underway, and the Los Angeles Lakers are making headlines. With LeBron James and Luka Doncic set for their first full season together, fans are buzzing over what promises to be a thrilling campaign.
Promotions and Giveaways Galore
The Lakers recently unveiled a lineup of fan promotions, giveaways, and tributes, celebrating their 78th season and 50 years with Toyota. Season opener on October 21 against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors will see attendees receive commemorative Lakers t-shirts. The home slate continues October 24 versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, last season’s playoff nemesis.
Fans can look forward to long-sleeve t-shirts, hats, shoelaces, passport carriers, and even a “Girl Dad Hat” honoring Kobe Bryant. The pinnacle moment arrives February 22, when a Pat Riley statue will be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena before the marquee Celtics matchup, immortalizing the legendary coach who led the Showtime Lakers to four championships.
On-Court Lineup
Projected starters include Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, and Dorian Finney-Smith, with Gabe Vincent, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jordan Goodwin, and Maxi Kleber providing depth. Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 28 games last season, while LeBron, turning 41 in December, continues to defy age with 24.4 points per game.
If this is LeBron’s farewell tour, fans are in for a historic season with one of the NBA’s brightest stars by his side.
