The NBA made its triumphant return last night with two entertaining games ushering in the 2025-26 season. And it was comforting to see that some things haven't change. The Oklahoma City Thunder are still playing tremendously attractive basketball and finding a way to win. The Golden State Warriors are all a year older but still younger than LeBron James. Michael Jordan still draws a crowd whenever he positions himself in front of a camera.
But perhaps the most sure sign that professional basketball is back in bulk is the first Draymond Green technical foul of fall. That came less than seven minutes into Golden State's victory over Los Angeles as the veteran forward took issue with an officiating decision from his perch on the Warriors bench.
