LeBron James Provides Update on Recent Ankle Injury

Four-time NBA champion LeBron James suffered an ankle injury in the season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. He gave fans a big scare, and everyone started spreading rumors about his status for the next game.

LeBron and his team lost the game to their city rivals and the king received too many hits during the game. The Los Angeles Lakers finished the night with a loss, and LeBron’s ankle injury happened during his attempt to block a Serge Ibaka layup. Will this injury stop LeBron from playing? Guess what… The king has never missed a Christmas Day game. Will he play against the Dallas Mavericks?

“I’ll be ready to go tomorrow on Christmas Day,” he said. “I’ve never missed a Christmas Day game and I don’t plan on missing one tomorrow.”

Things will take a different turn. LeBron and his teammates will have to play in empty arenas. It will be really hard because LeBron is used to playing in front of big crowds. Lakers players will defend the title they won inside the Orlando bubble.

LeBron James to treats his ankle injury

Lakers players had some struggles in the game against the Clippers. Kawhi Leonard’s team had a 20-point lead in the first quarter. The Lakers returned to the game but they couldn’t neutralize Paul George. The Clippers superstar scored 26 of his 33 points in the second half. Yes, he kept the Clippers in front without any assistance.

This loss spoiled the ring ceremony. But, the Los Angeles Lakers are entering a long season and everyone knows it. Lakers players will need some time to get used to the new situation.

LeBron’s ankle is great and he won’t be dealing with too many problems this season. His health is fine and he is more than ready to win his fifth ring.

King James and his Lakers teammates will try to bounce back against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks on Christmas Day. It’s an important game for the team. Losing the game to the Clippers would motivate Lakers players to try even harder in the following games.