Lakers head coach JJ Redick said James felt “gassed” and that going ahead, the organization will keep a closer eye on his playing time. Making sure LeBron James is taken care of is essential because Redick recognizes how crucial he is to Los Angeles’ success.
The Los Angeles Lakers have ruled out star forward LeBron James before of their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran was probably going to miss this game because of a persistent foot issue. Also, Austin Reaves has been listed questionable. To a surprise, even Anthony Davis is listed as probable for tonight.
James will now miss his second straight game after missing the Lakers’ last one due to an injury. The expectation that James would not have to miss any time this season has swiftly been dashed. The Lakers are taking extra precautions going ahead since he is nearly 40. When the playoffs arrive, the club needs him to be as near to full strength as possible.
After a fantastic start to the season, Los Angeles has returned to reality. The Lakers currently have a 13-11 record, but they have dropped seven of their previous ten games. Without LeBron James, the Lakers will face Minnesota on the road, which will be a difficult job. However, this team is certain that they can compete with any club in the NBA.
What Exactly Is Going Wrong With The Lakers And LeBron James?
LeBron James has equally responded to these recent setbacks by having consecutive high-scoring games. This is commendable, but he appears worn out on the court and the pressure to stay up with the league’s best teams is wearing him down. Currently, there are also rumors of him leaving the Lakers.
It’s no secret that LeBron James’ career is coming to an end at age 39, but he still had aspirations of winning one last championship before everything was said and done. As of right now, the Lakers seem to be in a terrible slump, which may be making LeBron reconsider some of his intentions.
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LeBron is no longer the player he once was. Currently, the Lakers are in a vulnerable position in the West because they are still not good enough to beat the opposition. They may keep their famous couple together out of respect and nostalgia, but it could be better for everyone if everyone went their separate ways.
The matchup versus the Minnesota Timberwolves is scheduled for tomorrow at 8:00 PM EST at Target Center. It will be a difficult game for the Lakers, LeBron included.
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