LeBron James’ Concerning Update About More Time Off From Lakers
LeBron James’ Concerning Update About More Time Off From Lakers
LeBron James made his long-awaited return to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night after what he pretty unanimously been regarded as a very mysterious absence from the team.
The official reason for James being out, despite it being referred to as a “personal reasons” break, is a lingering injury.
James has been grappling with a persistent foot injury that continues to impact his performance on the court. Recently sidelined due to left foot soreness, James missed two consecutive games, raising concerns among fans and teammates alike.
Upon his return to action against the Memphis Grizzlies, James addressed the ongoing nature of his foot ailment. The superstar acknowledged that the injury has been a lingering issue for several years, requiring daily management and treatment.
“It’s an everyday thing. It’s been lingering for the last few years, but I was able to do a lot of great things to reassure not only that, but I got kneed in the quad in the Atlanta game at the end of regulation by (Anthony Davis), that’s now back to 100 percent. Probably three days ago it was still pretty sore. But I’m able to get that back to 100 (percent), so that was great, so I was able to hit a lot of other elements as well.” James said.
LeBron James talks about his return to the court, how he stayed engaged during his time away from the team, and his thoughts on Bronny’s recent standout performance with the South Bay Lakers. pic.twitter.com/vqS4Ypw8ii
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Despite this challenge, James demonstrated his resilience by contributing significantly to the Lakers’ win over the Grizzlies, showcasing his ability to perform at a high level even while dealing with physical setbacks.
While James’ return is admirable, the way he continues to talk about his injury is deeply concerning. It sounds like it will continue to bother him going forward. And considering he is 39 years old, time doesn’t appear to be on his side here.
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Do more mysterious absences await James and the Lakers throughout the 2024-25 NBA season? Time will tell.
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
