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LeBron James made his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday and immediately reminded fantasy managers that he still moves the needle. In 30 minutes, he produced 11 points (4-7 FG) and 12 assists with 1 steal (41 fantasy points in High Score), showcasing a shift toward facilitator mode rather than the high-scoring engine of past seasons.

One-third of those assists — 4 out of 12 — found Deandre Ayton , highlighting a chemistry that elevates Ayton’s short- and long-term fantasy outlook . Ayton looked great thanks to a ton of easy looks near the rim. He finished with 20 points (10-13 FG), 14 boards and 2 stocks for 42 fantasy points.

After last night’s performance, I don’t want to overanalyze James taking just seven FG attempts. It

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