LeBron James is the heart of the Los Angeles Lakers right now. Overall, the Lakers are a team that is desperately trying to get themselves into the NBA playoffs. However, they are struggling to get any of that done. While they are just a few games back from a postseason birth, they still have to worry about the performance of other teams. Their struggles early in the season have put them in a precarious position, and although the roster is improved, there is no guarantee they can things done in the clutch.
Moreover, on Sunday night, they got a huge scare as it pertains to the health of LeBron. During the game against the Mavericks, James went down with what appeared to be a right ankle injury. In fact, James could be heard saying "I heard it pop" while on the ground. Overall, it was a very scary moment that fans were very worried about. However, James went right back into the game and finished it out. Now, James has received an official diagnosis, and it is not looking good for the Lakers, whatsoever.
LeBron Update
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, it is very likely that LeBron will now have to miss a few weeks with this injury. While he will not need any sort of surgery, it is clear that he is out for an indefinite period. This is the worst thing that could have happened to the Lakers as they need all hands on deck for this playoff push. Although, with Anthony Davis and a young crop of hungry players, perhaps the Lakers could actually turn heads and surprise some people. Either way, this is definitely disappointing news for everyone involved.
Over the past two years, James has had an increase in injury-related issues. This makes sense when you consider how he is now 38 years old. Although we are used to Iron Man LeBron, it is clear that he is no longer that player. It is a sad reality, albeit one that we had to expect after a while. Stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates on this developing story.
The Injury
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