LeBron James’ doctors CLAIM the Lakers superstar healed ‘faster than anybody’ with this injury
Lebron James describes his doctors' reactions to his unusual speedy recovery
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After sitting out for four weeks due to an injured foot, LeBron James returned to the NBA floor against the Chicago Bulls. Coming off the bench for only the second time in his entire NBA career, the NBA veteran was welcomed with a huge cheer by the Los Angeles Lakers fans. Playing just under thirty minutes in his return, LeBron scored nineteen points with eight rebounds and three assists. The Bulls spoiled the party for LeBron and the Lakers as they beat the home team with a score of 118-108.
Speaking after the game, LeBron spoke about how he felt coming back and playing after a healthy gap. The Lakers star said he felt okay. Pointing out a little rustiness from the game, he also spoke about how a few shots felt different from before. He also mentioned struggling a little bit with his drives when he lost the balls a few times.
LeBron went out with a torn tendon in his foot during a game against the Dallas Mavericks. An injury that usually takes more than four weeks to rehabilitate from, the Lakers forward spoke about how his doctors responded to his progress. “The doctors told me I was healing faster than anybody they’ve seen before with the injury,” he said talking about his rehabilitation process.
LeBron also spoke about his confidence in dealing with the remaining games in the regular season. He spoke about his routine and how much importance it has to play in the load management of his injury. Personally, he looks and feels in a good shape to close out the season. The Lakers now have seven games left in their regular season to keep their playoff hopes afloat.
LeBron James talks about Lakers’ basketball
The Lakers have been one of the most successful teams in NBA history. The last few seasons, however, have not quite gone their way. Accused of playing sloppy basketball, the fans have been disappointed by the Lakers’ performances. Since they lifted the 2019-20 NBA championship, the Lakers have qualified for the playoffs just once.
The Lakers are currently standing at the 9th spot in the Western Conference. Avoiding elimination by a thin margin, they’re still in a safe spot to qualify for the Play-In tournament. The Western Conference, however, is tight and competitive. The Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz are just a few wins behind from climbing up the ladder. Therefore, the Lakers must make the most of their remaining games to qualify.
When asked how he felt about the team’s performance, LeBron James said he was proud of the team. Disappointed for not being able to contribute, LeBron was still very content with the team for playing competitive ‘Lakers basketball.
He appreciated the team for playing the right way and feels pretty good about their rhythm on the court. Needless to say, LeBron fancies the Lakers’ chances of making it to the playoffs.
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