Oct 16, 2024 06:27 AM“Las Vegas has proven to be an excellent sports town,” coach JJ Reddick said after his Lakers lost 111-97 to Golden State . “I know that whether it’s been the hockey team, WNBA team, the NFL team, there’s a nice following. There’s obviously a lot of things to do. It’s a place that people like to come visit.”
The Los Angeles Lakers were in town for their annual preseason visit, facing the Golden State Warriors, and per usual, there was plenty of electricity. Nestled courtside behind the Warriors bench was Los Angeles Sparks star Dearica Hamby with daughter Amaya and teammate Rae Burrell, while undefeated super lightweight Emiliano Vargas had a seat directly behind James on the Lakers’ bench.
“But it was really The Strip - and sports,” Burrell said. “If you were in sports, you kind of knew everybody in Vegas. So just seeing it all come to life and all these teams getting added, I know the city is just so excited.” The NBA Summer League has been a staple in Las Vegas since 2007, with games also played on UNLV’s campus.