Warriors fans are going to have to get used to seeing LeBron James in purple and gold, and Sunday was the first chance to do so.
The four-time NBA MVP suited up for the Lakers in a game for the first time, playing 15 minutes in a 124-107 preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets in San Diego. He missed his first shot from the field -- a turnaround jumper -- 33 seconds in, but hit a cutting Brandon Ingram in stride for a dunk 1:57 into Los Angeles' preseason opener.
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In all, James scored nine points, dished out three assists, and grabbed three rebounds.
"I played a little bit more than expected, actually," James told reporters
Former Warriors big man JaVale McGee also made his Lakers debut, and threw down an emphatic alley-oop for the game's first bucket -- seconds into the contest.
McGee led Los Angeles with 17 points, and tied for the team lead with seven rebounds.
The Warriors still have to wait a while before their McGee reunion, and their first crack at James' Lakers. Golden State plays Los Angeles at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Oct. 10, and both teams wrap up the preseason Oct. 12 in San Jose.
