Top 5 Moments from the NBA’s Official Start of the Season

NBA Media Day has come and passed, but it has left us some lasting impressions.

LeBron James was introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers, while Kawhi Leonard cracked what seemed like his first laugh in years. Meanwhile, many stars such as DeMar DeRozan embarked on new journeys with new teams.

It was an exciting Media Day around the league, and we highlighted the top five moments of it!

5. Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook with his first dunk of the season 😅

(via @NBATV)pic.twitter.com/ofwYvTYaxY

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) September 24, 2018

Sticking to the game plan, Russell Westbrook’s humour is already in midseason form.

4. Channing Frye

.@Channing_Frye scooped @KingJames' old locker 😂

(🎥: IG/@kevinlove) pic.twitter.com/GWl7GxkF6P

— theScore (@theScore) September 24, 2018

Known for his trolling tendencies, Channing Frye scoops up the most popular locker in the Cleveland Cavaliers change room and acts as smooth as ever when approached by Kevin Love.

3. DeMar DeRozan

The ❤️ is very real between DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry. 😂

(🎥: @NBATV) pic.twitter.com/7vP0rDW6eJ

— theScore (@theScore) September 24, 2018

No matter what teams they happen to be one, the relationship that Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan share is bigger than basketball.

2. LeBron James

"What, at this stage of your career, creates pressure for you?"

"Nothing." – @KingJames 🔥🔥

(via @NBATV)pic.twitter.com/4gjdADsGvz

— Yahoo Sports NBA (@YahooSportsNBA) September 24, 2018

LeBron James is ready to take on the bright lights of Hollywood.

1. Kawhi Leonard

"…I'm a fun guy."

Kawhi Leonard followed up that quote with a laugh so artificial it simply had to be his 1st pic.twitter.com/erpH7f7eND

— #Mickstape (Scary Hours) (@MickstapeShow) September 24, 2018

It’s been a while since Kawhi Leonard last laughed, so let’s let this one slide.