On May 5., Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James confirmed his Grade 2 MCL Sprain/knee injury on X/Twitter.
James stated that he would be unable to attend the prestigious Met Gala due to the lingering body setback he suffered against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the postseason, which typically takes 3-5 weeks to recover.
The four-time NBA champion recently made a controversial decision that prompted many fans to form opinions quickly.
A viral video posted by X/Twitter user ‘BronGotGame’ on Monday shows James dancing at an event, prompting other users to question the legitimacy of the 40-year-old’s injury in the comments under the post.
In James’ defense, it has been three weeks since James’ injury announcement, meaning he could be fully healed and active as June approaches.
However, it’s understandable why individuals are skeptical about the ex-Cleveland Cavaliers superstar’s current status.
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Even if James’ condition has improved, it’s reasonable to assume that no one expected him to apply immediate pressure on his knee after finishing a relatively lengthy rehab process.
At the end of the day, as long as James is in good spirits with a significant retirement decision upcoming, he shouldn’t be forced to endure excessive offseason scrutiny.
James recently concluded his 22nd NBA season, averaging 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per contest, with Luka Doncic as his running mate.
With significant roster changes and a full commitment from James in free agency, the Lakers could recover from their first-round playoff loss to the Timberwolves and complete an NBA finals run in 2025-26.
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