Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is expected to miss “several games” due to his strained left groin, according to a report from Brian Windhorst and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
James suffered the injury midway through the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day. James and the Lakers were relieved when an MRI on Wednesday confirmed that the injury was just a strained groin and not a more severe injury.
However, despite the relief that it’s only a strained groin, the strain is reportedly “significant” and will require a careful healing process.Here’s more from ESPN on James’ road to recovery:
A timeline for James’ return is further complicated by the fact that he has never had to navigate this severe of a groin injury and still needs to gain an understanding of how his body will respond to treatment. James has displayed a tremendous capacity throughout his career to avoid extended absences with injury, but sources expected the Lakers and James will be careful not to risk further aggravation of the groin by returning too quickly.
The 33-year-old forward is averaging 27.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.1 assists over 34 games in his first season with the Lakers.
James, who has played in 156 straight games overall and 116 in the regular season, will miss Thursday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings (10 ET, NBA League Pass).
Se espera que la estrella de los Lakers de Los Angeles, LeBron James, se pierda «varios juegos» debido a su contraída ingle izquierda, según un informe de Brian Windhorst y Adrian Wojnarowski de ESPN.
James sufrió la lesión contra los Golden State Warriors el día de Navidad. James y los Lakers fueron relevados como una resonancia magnética el miércoles.
Sin embargo, a pesar del alivio, se dice que es «significativo» y requerirá un proceso de curación cuidadoso.
Una línea de tiempo para que el regreso de James sea más complicado, ya que habra que esperar cómo responderá su cuerpo al tratamiento. James ha visualizado una tremenda capacidad en su carrera para evitar ausencias extendidas con lesiones, pero las fuentes
El delantero de 33 años promedia 27.3 puntos, 8.3 rebotes y 7.1 asistencias en más de 34 juegos en su primera temporada con los Lakers.
James, que ha jugado en 156 partidos consecutivos en total y 116 en la temporada regular, no jugó el partido del jueves por la noche que pedieron 116-117 ante los Sacramento Kings.