LeBron James set to observe with Lakers forward of season debut

LeBron James, 40, is ready to turn out to be the primary participant in NBA historical past to play in 23 seasons when he makes his season debut

LeBron James is ready to observe with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, November 17 (Tuesday, November 18, Manila time), marking the primary time he’ll be a part of the staff on the court docket since being sidelined within the preseason with sciatica, a number of retailers reported Sunday.

James’ restoration took a step ahead final week when he was assigned to the franchise’s G League affiliate and practiced with the South Bay Lakers.

The Lakers introduced in the course of the first week of preseason video games in October that James would miss the beginning of the season. It marked the primary time in his profession that James missed a season opener.

The 40-year-old is ready to turn out to be the primary participant in NBA historical past to play in 23 seasons when he makes his season debut. After finishing a five-game street journey with a 24-point win on Saturday at Milwaukee, the Lakers play 5 of their subsequent six video games at dwelling beginning Tuesday towards the Utah Jazz.

With out James, Los Angeles has opened the season with a 10-4 document to tempo the Pacific Division.

The main scorer in NBA historical past averaged 24.4 factors, 8.2 assists, and seven.8 rebounds per recreation final season, ending sixth in Most Useful Participant balloting and incomes second-team All-NBA honors.

The 21-time All-Star, four-time MVP, and four-time NBA champion has scored 42,184 factors and ranks second all-time in video games performed (1,562) behind Robert Parish (1,611). – Rappler.com