LeBron James Sits Out Due to Left Foot Injury
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to left foot injury management. James, 40, missed the first 14 games of the season due to sciatica, a nerve problem affecting the lower back and right side of the body. The four-time NBA MVP also missed games last season due to his left foot.Sunday marks the start of a series of consecutive games for the Lakers, with a home game against the Phoenix Suns scheduled for Monday.
James averages 16.5 points, 8.3 assists, and 5.0 rebounds in four games this season since returning from a sciatic injury. The Lakers have a 4-0 record with him in the lineup. The Lakers could also be without point guard Marcus Smart for a second straight game. He is listed as doubtful for the game against the Pelicans due to back spasms, according to the team.Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports and longtime friend and agent of James, expressed last week that he preferred James not to play in back-to-back games to preserve his body as he plays in his 23rd season, which marks a record.
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