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Concern over LeBron James comes at the worst time imaginable for the Lakers
The LA Lakers star man featured on the NBA injury list ahead of the tie against the Boston Celtics.
Los Angeles Lakers fans were greeted on Wednesday morning to the sight of one LeBron James on the official NBA injury list ahead of the heavyweight clash against the Boston Celtics.
Talk about timing: the Lakers cannot find form under the couch this season and having their star name feature on the doomed PDF submitted to basketball’s governing body is not going to ease the nerves.
What injury does LeBron James have?
According to the official document, James is ‘probable’ with a left foot injury. As such, a decision will be made on the fitness of the forward closer to tip-off.
What is LeBron James' record against the Celtics?
LeBron featured against the Wizards having also been listed on the injury report, which is good news for the Lakers. However, it will come as little comfort to fans who will undoutedly worry about the long-term fitness of the 40-year-old.
So far this season, the NBA veteran has averaged 23.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game. Against the Celtics, LeBron has put up 28.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 7.1 assists across 59 games.
Speaking post-game after the routine win over the lowly Washington Wizards, James reiterated that his team much “be physical defensively, share the ball offensively, and communicate”, when coming up against the top sides in the NBA.
LeBron’s damning admission comparing Lakers to Celtics
“I don’t think it’s even about Boston,” LeBron clarified. “Boston knows who they are.” He quickly pointed out the contrast between the Celtics and the Lakers at this stage. “We are still learning and trying to get better at what we want to do.”
“We’ll have a game plan for such a great team, but they’re in a different place than we are right now,” he concluded.
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