After LeBron James’ most recent injury, the Los Angeles Lakers chances of making the playoffs are dim. The four-time MVP will be out for an extended period of time due to a foot issue, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic.
It is unclear when James will return to the court; he is anticipated to remain out for an extended period of time. LeBron even shared a video of his foot ailment, which may indicate that his recovery may take some time.
LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul, according to Skip Bayless, is delivering conflicting information about the player’s right foot issue. The “Undisputed” anchor and co-host Shannon Sharpe got into a heated argument on Tuesday while talking about the specifics of James’ ailment and rumors that the Lakers star may miss many weeks due to the injury.
LeBron James was heard stating, “I heard it pop,” after he came down on his right foot while trying a layup in the third quarter, which prompted Bayless to voice his initial displeasure with James continuing to play in Sunday’s ultimate victory against the Mavericks.
Bayless asked: “What exactly is his injury, Mr. Sharpe? You’re close, you’re in the inner circle. I need to know what the injury is. They won’t even say what the injury is. It’s another mysterious LeBron injury”. In order to be transparent, Bayless stated, teams should completely report any injuries to athletes, especially when a talent like James serves as the public face of the organization.
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LeBron James is anticipated to miss at least two weeks due to injury
Unfortunately, LeBron James, the standout player for the LA Lakers, will likely be out for a while. James would be reevaluated in two weeks, according to a report by ESPN analyst Adrian Wojnarowski. There is, however, no timetable for a comeback at this time.
The Purple and Gold have already suffered as a result of LeBron James’ absence as they have lost all of their games since the All-Star break. The Los Angeles Lakers are once again in a tough situation after losing to the Memphis Grizzlies at home.
Los Angeles Lakers needs to find its groove once more. The Lakers still have a chance to make the playoffs. Even though they are only one game away from being in the play-in picture.
As a result of a brief collision with Golden State Warriors player Donte DiVincenzo, Russell sustained an ankle injury. MRI tests revealed that there was no fracture, despite the fact that he left the game immediately away.
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