Lakers and team reporter: LeBron’s team is confident that he can return to the level of a top star

According to ESPN authoritative reporter Shams Charania, Los Angeles Lakers forward star LeBron James will be sidelined for at least 3-4 weeks due to right sciatica. Lakers head coach JJ Redick also said in an earlier interview with reporters that James has not participated in the team's complete training and he has his own recovery timetable.

According to ESPN Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin: LeBron was selected to the NBA All-NBA Second Team last season in his 22nd season. He has been able to resist Father Time for such a long time, but this time, it may also be the first time in his career that he suffered injuries at the beginning of the season. I know that such a situation will of course cause controversy in public opinion. Many people will ask, have we reached the edge of the end of his career? A source close to LeBron told me that all they need is time for LeBron to complete his recovery. They believe they have a well-established treatment plan that can return LeBron to the level he has maintained for so long in his career. They can make him the impactful and dominant player he once was again. They are confident that they can, but he may not be able to return to that level of player in the opener on October 21st.

In the NBA regular season last season, LeBron played a total of 70 times in 82 games, averaging 34.9 minutes per game. He averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1 steal, and 0.6 blocks per game. He also had 3.7 turnovers and 1.4 fouls. He shot 51.3% from the field, 37.6% from the three-point range, and 78.2% from the free throw line. In the playoffs, LeBron played a total of 5 times, averaging 40.7 minutes per game. He averaged 25.4 points, 8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game. He also had 2.6 turnovers and 1.6 fouls. He shot 48.9% from the field, 35.7% from the three-point range, and 77.5% from the free throw line.

On the one hand, LeBron's condition did decline to a certain extent last season. Although he can still maintain a high level on the offensive end, his scoring ability has also declined. The most important thing is that on the defensive end, it is really difficult for him to stay focused for a long time, and he often misses people. However, on the other hand, the Lakers have a relatively high demand for LeBron, and his role on the court is still irreplaceable. Next we can also see how the situation will develop. How long will it take for LeBron to return to full health and appear on the court under the current circumstances?