Last season was packed with blockbuster trades. But none made waves quite like Luka Doncic’s shocking move to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks before the February trade deadline. Luka reportedly had no idea the trade was coming. In exchange, the Mavs acquired Anthony Davis.

The deal immediately stirred controversy. However, it also brought the chance to see Doncic share the floor with LeBron James. Not long after, Jimmy Butler joined the Golden State Warriors, teaming up with Stephen Curry in another headline-grabbing move.

The Warriors’ morale soared with Butler’s arrival, while the Lakers’ Luka-LeBron pairing proved deadly on the court. Now, these two reloaded squads will meet on October 21 in the season opener.

This game won’t just be a season opener; it will be a showdown between two of the league’s most lethal duos. Luka and LeBron versus Curry and Butler will give fans the first full look at these revamped rosters going head-to-head for a full season.

Fans Hype Season Opener Between Los Angeles Lakers And Golden State Warriors

LeBron James and Stephen Curry (Image Credit: Imagn)

As soon as the matchup was announced, NBA fans took to social media to share their excitement.

“Nice little showdown to ignite the season,” one fan wrote.

“LeBron vs Steph in opening night LFG,” another added.

“Pulling out the bb belt for this one,” a fan joked.

“Damnnn I am locked in on this game,” another declared.

“It’s gonna be one for the books. As always. We rooting for LA of course tho!” a Lakers supporter said.

“Let’s run it, we want all smoke with these boys,” another fan wrote.

“Adam Silver already cooking,” a comment read.

October 21 will have the basketball world watching. It also could be a preview of a future playoff battle.