![LeBron James made his Los Angeles Lakers home debut on October 20 against the Houston Rockets. - [Beats by Dre / YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/10/21/660x290/b_502x220x82/lebron-james-made-his-los-angeles-lakers-home-debut-on-saturday-against-the-houston-rockets-image-via-beats-by-dreyoutube_2125695.jpg "LeBron James made his Los Angeles Lakers home debut on October 20 against the Houston Rockets. - [Beats by Dre / YouTube screencap]")
For those who missed out, Saturday night was the official Los Angeles Lakers home opener. It featured an exciting matchup with James Harden and the Houston Rockets. It also was time for "LeBron fever" to get started in L.A., as King James took to Staples Center court for his first regular season home game. Below are five cool things about LeBron's debut in L.A.
Quavo debuts rap song for LeBron's debut
Hip-hop star Quavo, from the group Migos, unveiled this new track in dedication of LeBron's home opener. The "King of L.A." was the official theme song for LeBron's debut in the purple and gold, as King James finally played for Staples Center.
.@QuavoStuntin x @KingJames
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 21, 2018
King of L.A. 🎧 pic.twitter.com/0ynKdymN06
A rookie rivalry reunion - James and Melo
The game featured the 33rd meeting involving superstars LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Both players have been a part of multiple teams since that famous NBA draft 15 years ago. On Saturday, Melo was on the winning side of this one, but they'll meet again.
LeBron will play Carmelo in his Lakers home opener tonight.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 20, 2018
15 years ago they matched up as rookies, in LeBron's first NBA game in Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/v9ktStFXNX
