The Lakers pregame and Spectrum SportsNet telecasts both made mention of Jacks return, flashing his image onscreen.

Ditto the Lakers official Twitter feed & radio broadcast.

ESPN L.A. beat reporter Dave McMenamin took note, too.

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson, his son Ray and Lou Adler attend a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers on October 19, 2021Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Not at his side was longtime friend and fellow sideline fixture Lou Adler.

The actor did not, however, want for company.

Before the game he was joined by Tee Morant, the camera-loving father of Grizzlies all-NBA guard Ja Morant.

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Jack got one, too.

The crowd roared its approval.