You know the NBA is back when Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is running his mouth and making jokes.

Green helped the Warriors defeat the Los Angeles Lakers , 119-109, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday in their season opener. The veteran forward tallied eight points, seven rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and two blocks in another all-around outing.

Golden State survived the 43-point explosion of Luka Doncic , who had to carry a heavier load with LeBron James out for an extended period due to a sciatica injury.

After the game, Green was asked about playing against the Lakers without James, who missed a season opener for the first time in his legendary career. Green had the perfect response .

“LeBron’s old ass was over there in his Phil Jackson chair,” joked the

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