Jack Nicholson is back courtside at the Lakers game following year-long hiatus

Jack Nicholson is back courtside at the Lakers game following year-long hiatus
Jack Nicholson is back courtside at the Lakers game following year-long hiatus

The NBA season kicked off Tuesday night and the Los Angeles Lakers took the court at the Staples Center for a star-studded home opener. 

Lakers superfan Jack Nicholson, 84, was back sitting courtside after being away from live, in-person games for more than a year.

The octogenarian used to be a mainstay at Lakers games but has taken an extended break from enjoying live games amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Here's Jack! Lakers superfan Jack Nicholson, 84, was back sitting courtside at the NBA season opener after being away from live, in-person games for more than a year

Here's Jack! Lakers superfan Jack Nicholson, 84, was back sitting courtside at the NBA season opener after being away from live, in-person games for more than a year

Nicolson appeared relaxed and ready to route for the home team in baggy black pants, a brown Lacoste T-shirt and a black jacket.

In his signature topaz tinted sunglasses, the One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest actor was met with a hoard of fans begging for autographs as he walked into the arena.

He was joined by his look-a-like son Ray, 29, who has frequently attended Lakers games with Jack over the years. 

The last time Nicholson was spotted at a game was in January of 2020.  

Team spirit: Nicolson appeared relaxed and ready to route for the home team in baggy black pants, a brown Lacoste T-shirt and a black jacket

Team spirit: Nicolson appeared relaxed and ready to route for the home team in baggy black pants, a brown Lacoste T-shirt and a black jacket

Father and son: He was joined by his look-a-like son Ray, 29, who has frequently attended Lakers games with Jack over the years

Father and son: He was joined by his look-a-like son Ray, 29, who has frequently attended Lakers games with Jack over the years

He's a well-known supported of the Los Angeles Lakers and has held season tickets since 1970. 

In the past 25 years, his season tickets were coveted courtside seats next to the visiting team's bench. 

Nicholson was one of many big names in Hollywood who stepped out to, unfortunately, watch the

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