While LeBron James has had a number of injuries throughout his tenure in Los Angeles, it’s hard to argue any have been as damaging in terms of timing and the injury itself than his latest. With the Lakers pushing for the playoffs and riding high after the All-Star break, LeBron’s injury threatens that momentum and their postseason chances.
Against the Mavericks, LeBron suffered an injury that he was able to play through, but it became quickly apparent that this was a more serious injury in the days that followed. Initial reports suggested it would be multiple weeks before LeBron would return.