LeBron James Shrugs Off Injury Worries After Exiting Lakers' Latest Game Early: 'Not Much Concern'
Sarah Johnson
March 10, 2025
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LeBron James suffered a groin injury in the Lakers' loss to the Celtics, leaving his return timeline uncertain as fans hope for his quick recovery and the team's playoff push.
The Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Boston Celtics in a clash of second-place teams on Saturday, but it was Boston that came out on top with a 111-101 victory. However, the game took a dramatic turn when Lakers superstar LeBron James exited in the fourth quarter due to an injury.
James, who did not provide a specific timeline for his return, attempted to calm concerns post-game. "Not much concern," he said. "Obviously, I’m day-to-day. I’ll look at it each day and see if it gets better, and take the proper measures to see what I need to do moving forward." Talk about keeping it cool under pressure.
Reports suggest that James may be sidelined for up to two weeks due to a strained groin. The injury occurred after he contested a layup by Jaylen Brown with just over six minutes left in the game. James was seen walking gingerly to the huddle before heading to the locker room with trainers. He finished the game with an impressive stat line of 22 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists—just shy of a triple-double.
The groin injury brought back memories of James' first season in Los Angeles in 2018, when a similar issue during a Christmas Day game against the Golden State Warriors kept him out for 17 games. "I've been there before and I know what type of injury we're dealing with," James remarked, emphasizing that he believes this injury isn’t as severe as the previous one.
Teammate-turned-opponent Luka Doncic weighed in, urging James to prioritize recovery. "Obviously, he's got to take his time," Doncic said. "Those injuries, I won't say are the worst, but they're tough to deal with." Even in competition, there’s mutual respect—gotta love that about the NBA.
The Lakers' loss snapped their eight-game winning streak and briefly dropped them to third place in the Western Conference standings. However, a win by the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday helped the Lakers reclaim second place. A little help from rivals, perhaps?
As for LeBron, fans and the team alike will be hoping for a speedy recovery. After all, even superheroes like him need time to heal.
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Editor's Comments
LeBron's calm demeanor in addressing his injury is classic King James. But let’s not gloss over the fact that the Lakers’ hopes for a deep playoff run rest heavily on his groin holding up. Also, Luka’s comments about giving the injury time to heal? Wise words, but coming from a guy who’s still young enough to bounce back in days, it hits a little differently. Here's hoping for a quick return, because the Western Conference just isn't the same without LeBron in full swing.
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