Superstar leaves team on medical recommendation as Lakers gear up for two blockbuster games
LeBron James will not be accompanying the LA Lakers for the team’s final two games of their current four-game road trip. The Purple and Gold are scheduled to face Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday and Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets on Friday. The Lakers have already faced defeats in both games on this road trip.
NBA insider Shams Charania reported that LeBron has left the Lakers and returned to Los Angeles based on a recommendation from medical professionals as he continues to recover from a left groin strain. Charania tweeted, “Lakers’ LeBron James has returned to Los Angeles, per medical recommendation, as he continues to progress well from a groin strain with the team finishing road trip Thursday in Milwaukee and Friday in Denver, league sources tell ESPN.”
LeBron James sustained his latest injury setback during the LA Lakers’ 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics. The four-time NBA champion exited the game in the fourth quarter and headed to the locker room, not making a return for the remainder of the game. Following the game, the veteran forward confirmed that he would travel with the team for the remaining games of the road trip. He was spotted on the bench in street clothes during the Purple and Gold’s 111-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
Fans reacted swiftly to the latest update on LeBron James. Many agreed that it was a wise decision for him to return to Los Angeles, believing that it would allow the superstar to recover more effectively. One user commented, “Smart decision to return to LA for treatment and good sign he is progressing well.” Another user expressed, “Glad to hear, no need to rush. Much bigger prizes to play for this season.”
LeBron has demonstrated remarkable durability this season, especially considering it is his 22nd year in the league. He has only missed five out of the Lakers’ 63 games, appearing in 58.
The decision for LeBron to return to Los Angeles for treatment has been met with support from fans, who believe it is essential for his long-term health and the team’s success. As LeBron continues to recover from his groin strain, Lakers fans eagerly await his return to the court.
