As the Lakers head into the final 17 games of the season, coach Luke Walton said he will “keep a closer eye” on LeBron James’ workload.
While the head coach will not put a maximum number on his star’s minutes, he did say that it will be an additional focus to “make sure we keep him healthy to finish the season.”
Walton said that James is on board with the plan, having already discussed it with the team’s trainers.
LeBron has averaged a career-low-tying 35.6 minutes per game this season, but that is still seventh-most in the league nonetheless.