According to Shams Charania, we can confirm that LeBron James is going to miss at least a week of game time. This comes after he got listed as questionable twice in the games against the Rockets. Yet he still played through those injuries. But now it is confirmed that he will have to take a rest because of an abdominal strain.
Simultaneously, Lakers fans are certainly worried. As LeBron James is playing in his 19th NBA season, fans are worried that LeBron’s physique might eventually give in to the age. Turning 37 soon, LeBron James naturally has fans on edge even though it is just a one-week sit-out injury. This is how fans reacted to the news of LeBron James’ injury on Twitter.
Lakers star LeBron James is expected to miss at least one week with abdominal strain, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Lakers want to be cautious with James’ injury early this season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 4, 2021
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Fans react to confirmation on the injury to LeBron James
I don’t think Lebron actually injured. Bro kicking it this year. Lol
— K.J. (@thekj_hassett) November 5, 2021
LeBron his whole career: Tank that never gets injured
Lebron after 2018: why can’t I stop getting injured?
— Dфlрhiи (@KillerDolphin72) November 4, 2021
Damn lebron is injured 😔😔😔 pic.twitter.com/Q2FRJnrAax
— 𝙇𝙤𝙪𝙞𝙨🎄🎅 (5-3) (@Louis_SZN29) November 4, 2021
Damn #LakersNation LeBron starting to either be injured a lot or load managing like Kawhi Smh 🤦♂️
— Da Bedroom Bully (@WhoIsLilGooby) November 4, 2021
I’m not mad at the fact that lebron keeps getting hurt bc he’s damn near 40 so I expect it the fact is the next guy up is Anthony Davis and is Anthony Davis is only 28 yrs old yet has been injured 50 times in his career depending on AD jus health wise is scary
— brodie💤 (@RussBrooksGoats) November 4, 2021
While lebron still shows signs of still bein lebron bruh this is definitely the beginning of the end of his career .. this man been injured since he been in LA .. Father Time is undefeated
— SPLIFF AVRIL (@akagregcyph) November 4, 2021
Man stunted on the rockets for one single quarter and he’s injured lmfao thank god this Lebron shit is over https://t.co/uafFxWWrrH
— PAOLO BANCHERO ROCKETS ENTHUSIAST (@supMitchh) November 4, 2021
Lakers fans this Week…
After Win: "Your team trash, couldn't beat Lakers while LeBron is injured"
After Loss: "Can only beat us when the King out, you know we'd beat you by 30 if he was healthy."
— Fozz (@FozzThaGang) November 4, 2021
These Mf’s LeBron and ADisney be crying bout them being injured every single day pic.twitter.com/bJukQvCZyt
— NBABookrr (@bookrr31) November 4, 2021
What does this mean for the Lakers?
With LeBron James out for at least the next week, his earliest expected return is against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He will miss the games against Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, and the Miami Heat.
Therefore, in his absentia, the Lakers roster stacked with future Hall of Famers will need to step up. After all, it took a fourth-quarter run from LeBron James to prevent the Lakers from losing to a young Houston Rockets.
USA Today via Reuters
Nov 2, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots against Houston Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate (8) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
We expect Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis to step up as their leader on the floor needs some rest. Carmelo Anthony will look to continue his impressive form as he aims to climb the all-time scoring ladder even more.
Predicted starting line-up against the Oklahoma City Thunder
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In absence of LeBron, the following is the predicted starting lineup.
USA Today via Reuters
Nov 2, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts with guard Russell Westbrook (0) after his basket scored against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Russell Westbrook and Avery Bradley as the guards. Carmelo Anthony and Anthony Davis as forwards. And DeAndre Jordan at center. Davis might play at five, resulting in Bazemore starting instead of Jordan.
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