LeBron James caused laughter with a single sentence after his brief break due to a foot injury. The superstar does not describe his complaints in medical terms—but as a normal sign of aging.
James missed the Lakers’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday due to “left foot injury management,” but returned the very next day against the Phoenix Suns. After the game, the 40-year-old was asked what exactly was behind his foot problems — and replied dryly: “It’s called old age. You just wake up with things you didn’t have the night before.” The comment, made to ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin, once again underscored LeBron’s mix of self-deprecating humor and frustration about the minor aches and pains that accumulate late in his career.
Despite the limitations, James is showing again this season that he continues to play a major role in the sport. In his five appearances so far, he is averaging 15.2 points, 7.2 assists, and 4.2 rebounds in about 32 minutes per game. The Lakers have won four of those games, which once again highlights his importance to the team despite his reduced workload.
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In the Western Conference, the Lakers are currently in second place with a 15-5 record, making them one of the strongest teams in the league.
