SINCE LEBRON JAMES arrived in Los Angeles in the summer of 2018, he has been in charge of metaphorically tipping off the Lakers' season. James' voluntary, team-bonding minicamps -- in Las Vegas for several years before shifting to San Diego -- have given players a chance to break a sweat during the day and break bread at night before training camp officially opens.

See which Lakers legends make the franchise's all-time block leaders list. Shaquille O’Neal and Vlade Divac each earn a spot on the Lakers’ all-time blocks list.  The Lakers franchise has made 64 total playoff appearances and have won 17 championships.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick got his team to make adjustments at halftime on Sunday against the Raptors, and the team responded and won by 20 points.