Like most teams during the 2020-21 season, the Los Angeles Lakers were affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Marc Gasol contracted the virus and missed several weeks of action, while Dennis Schroder was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols on two separate occasions. However, the Lakers are now fully healthy and appear to be rounding into form as the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs tips off.
LeBron James is working his way back from a high ankle sprain but also discussed whether or not getting the COVID-19 vaccine played a part in making himself available.