The day is here. The time is now. So it is, that we begin the 2013-14 NBA season.
After a summer full of drama and change, the teams, players and fans are ready for the new season to start.
Opening night kicks off with three games on Tuesday, starting with the Orlando Magic visiting the Indiana Pacers at 7:00 pm Eastern, which can be seen on Fox Sports Florida or NBA League Pass.
That game is followed by a double-header on TNT. At 8:00 pm, the Miami Heat open the season with their Championship banner and ring ceremony and a prescription dose of a healthy Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls. The night will be capped off with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Los Angeles Clippers at 10:30 pm.
Wednesday night 28 of the league’s 30 teams will be in action.
Hopefully you’re ready for a lot of basketball, the players definitely are.
LA Clippers reserve point guard Maalik Wayns—who is out with a knee injury—will not be able to play in the opener, but he’s still excited for the season.
Opening night tonight I wish I could be there with my guys but in due time!!! Today is Day1 of my rehab #Theworkbegins #Clips #RepLac
— Maalik Wayns (@MaalikWayns2) October 29, 2013
Heat star big man Chris Bosh is quite excited as well.
Opening night! My 11th season in the league already. I’m excited, I hope you are! #heatnation
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) October 29, 2013
Washington Wizards forward Kevin Seraphin posted a picture of himself with recently traded center Emeka Okafor and expressed his excitement for the season.
Finally the season starting tomorow for us !! Can’t wait !! #kslife http://t.co/UjPcUwWoBS
— kevin seraphin (@kevin_seraphin) October 29, 2013
Brooklyn Nets forward Reggie Evans is looking forward to enjoying himself this season.
NBA season start today. Brooklyn it time to have some fun this season.
— ReggieEvans30 (@ReggieEvans30) October 29, 2013
Newly acquired Indiana Pacers forward Luis Scola is ready.
Shootaround it’s over, there is nothing left to to but play. The regular season it’s about to start. GameTime.
— Luis Scola (@LScola4) October 29, 2013
Clippers center DeAndres Jordan seems anxious like a child preparing for school.
It’s like the first day of school all over again…Let’s Go #ClipperNation
— DeAndre Jordan (@deandrejordan) October 29, 2013
Reigning NBA MVP and Finals MVP LeBron James is among quite a few others who are equally excited.