“Lakers Down Against a Retirement Home”: 38YO Chris Paul Cooking the LeBron James-less LA Team Gives Fans 2021–22 Preseason Memories

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The preseason game for the 2021-2022 season featuring the Lakers and Golden State Warriors followed a similar pattern. There was much anticipation surrounding the debut of the "Big 3," consisting of Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and Russell Westbrook, which gave Lakers fans hope for the final preseason game of the season. Nonetheless, given the repeated losses today, it's appropriate to reflect on the past.

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Warriors on Song

Although playing in preseason and regular season are not the same thing, Stephen Curry and Co. have been practicing quite hard for months. With that said, it was also the first Warriors game for Chris Paul. And fans made it a point to create a commotion over it: “Lakers down against a retirement home warriors their season is cooked.”

Young Lakers can’t match Aging Warriors

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“Lakers Down Against a Retirement Home”: 38YO Chris Paul Cooking the LeBron James-less LA Team Gives Fans 2021–22 Preseason Memories

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“Lakers Down Against a Retirement Home”: 38YO Chris Paul Cooking the LeBron James-less LA Team Gives Fans 2021–22 Preseason Memories

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Warriors on Song

Young Lakers can’t match Aging Warriors

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