After the quietest offseason in recent memory, the Brooklyn Nets came roaring back into our lives Monday, hitting the hardwood against King James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Although the Nets lost to the Lakeshow 129-126, just seeing the Nets running around on the hardwood, especially one in particular, was a win in itself.
Brooklyn started the game with Ben Simmons, Spencer Dinwiddie, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, and Nic Claxton. Jacque Vaughn giving Thomas the nod for the injured Cameron Johnson added to the attention and excitement before tipoff. Thomas averaged 39 points per game last year as a starter — but only started four games as the team navigated its way around all the roster turnover.