Marcus Thompson is joined by Warriors writer Nick Friedell of The Athletic to discuss Golden State's season-opening win over the Lakers. The Warriors have been saying, expecting, a full-offseason with Jimmy Butler would pay even more dividends. And the Warriors opened the season in Los Angeles by immediately flexing Butler's impact. Not only did he lead the Warriors with 31 points, but even his leadership and impact on players such as Jonathan Kuminga produced fruit.

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