Already at the bottom of the hole, the Lakers continued to dig with a disgraceful loss conceded against the Portland B team three days ago. LeBron James did nothing to help this situation, delivering a big admission about him after the meeting. Definitely, when it does not want…
The crisis is such within the Purple & Gold environment that some fans no longer even expect to see the franchise recover at the end of the financial year, especially after the inactivity on the evening of the deadline. The evil seems decidedly too deep in the Lakers, who have already suffered their 30th defeat of the season. This, against a completely overhauled Portland team, and a big outsider before the meeting.
Following this humiliating setback (105-107) conceded 24 hours after the lesson received against the Bucks, Frank Vogel’s men find themselves abandoned by many supporters. Even LeBron James, yet used to managing troubled situations, seemed completely devastated at a press conference. His statements to journalists had nothing to reassure.
LeBron James soon back in the infirmary?
In addition to his big admission of weakness delivered against the microphones, LeBron James also returned to an action that greatly worried observers during the match. Held back by Justise Winslow on a counter-attack in the 1st period, the King immediately showed signs of pain, raising fears for the worst. In the end, he admitted to having felt pain… in his left knee, which had barely recovered!
LeBron confirms that he aggravated his knee when he got grabbed by Winslow in transition.
— Lakers Daily (@LakersDailyCom) February 10, 2022
LeBron confirms he aggravated his knee injury when he was caught by Winslow in transition.
This simple bad support certainly did not prevent him from continuing the game, and ultimately compiling 30 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. However, cold, he could deprive LeBron of important upcoming deadlines, starting with the clash against the Warriors on Saturday. His attempts at reassurance did not convince everyone.
LeBron said his knee was a little sore when he got grabbed by Winslow in transition in the first half, and it impacted him for a couple of plays, but it was OK after that, and it didn’t have an impact from that point on.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 10, 2022
LeBron said his knee was a little sore when he was caught by Winslow in transition in the first half, and it impacted him on a few possessions, but after that it was better, and it didn’t bother him anymore.
In any case, the King is listed as “questionable” for tonight’s game against the Warriors, and we hope he can take part and not start a period of absence…
Will LeBron James be able to overcome the pain in his knee to help his sinking franchise in the coming days? The fans can hope for it, even if its mere presence no longer allows the team to win on its own!
