LeBron James came back with a bang as the Los Angeles Lakers dismantled the Utah Jazz in his season debut on Tuesday night. The NBA legend, 40, had missed the first 14 games of the year because of

Leading into LeBron James making his season debut, there were some wondering if his return could potentially have a negative impact on some of the Los Angeles Lakers players who have been thriving in his absence.

Lakers' LeBron James drops bold message on role with Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic as doubt mounts originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a hot start in the Western Conference, beginning the season 10–4 for the second straight year.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves felt LeBron James looked good in his first game and is in awe that he can play 23 seasons.

LeBron James returned to action for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, making his first appearance of the season against the Utah Jazz. He had been sidelined with a sciatica issue that kept him out of both the preseason and the first 14 games of the regular season.