Patrick Smith/Getty Images
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James didn’t look like himself in Monday’s 109-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns, and he provided a reason for his off-night after the game.
James, who scored just 11 points on 3-of-14 shooting in the loss, told reporters that he has been dealing with a nasal issue since Friday but is continuing to play through it.
The nasal issue must be uncomfortable for the four-time NBA MVP, as James had his worst shooting performance in over a decade. His field goal percentage of 21.4 percent was his lowest in a regular-season game since Oct. 31, 2007.
Through four games, James is averaging 20.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 7.5 assists while shooting 44.6 percent from the field for the 3-1 Lakers. He had shot over 50 percent from the field in each of the previous four seasons.
At 39 years old, James was still at the top of his game during the 2023-24 campaign. He led the Lakers with 25.7 points, 8.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game while also adding 7.3 rebounds across 71 appearances.
With James leading the way, the Lakers finished with a 47-35 record last year and fell to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs.
James admitted to reporters in March that his legendary career is winding down.
“Not very long,” he said after putting up 40 points in a win over the Brooklyn Nets. “Not very long. I’m on the other side, obviously, of the hill. So I’m not going to play another 21 years; that’s for damn sure. But not very long. I don’t know what or when that door will close as far as when I retire, but I don’t have much time left.”
If James continues to be hindered by his nasal issue, the Lakers will have to rely more on star big man Anthony Davis to shoulder the load on offense. If James is forced to miss time, more minutes will be available in the frontcourt for players like Rui Hachimura and Cam Reddish.
News
Troubling Photo Surfaces Of Randy Moss Following His Depressing Health Announcement
Randy Moss (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) Randy Moss has the entire sports world on edge about his health. The Hall of Fame wide receiver and current ESPN analyst did something he never does as he revealed at the start of…
VIDEO: Newest Footage From Highmark Stadium Has Fans Wondering How On Earth The Buffalo Bills Can Host SNF Game vs. 49ers
Highmark Stadium (Photos via @NFL/X) Fans on social media are wondering how the Buffalo Bills will be able to host a football game at Highmark Stadium this Sunday following heavy snowfall at Orchard Park over the weekend. The Bills appear to be…
REPORT: Jacksonville Jaguars Give Sad Injury Update On QB Trevor Lawrence After He Was KO’d On The Field
Trevor Lawrence (Photo via Getty Images)) On Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Houston Texans in an AFC South showbowl between the first- and last-place teams. For the first time since November 3, quarterback Trevor Lawrence saw the field. Unfortunately, his time in the…
Concussion Doctor Gives Frightening Update On Trevor Lawrence After Jaguars QB Was Knocked Out Cold vs. Texans
Trevor Lawrence (Photo via CBS) A brawl erupted in Jacksonville after Texans linebacker Aziz Al-Shaair delivered a late, brutal hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence that knocked him unconscious. Al-Shaair made hard contact with Lawrence’s head and neck area as he was…
VIDEO: Cameras Caught Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair Getting Dragged Off Field By Security After Getting Into Altercation With Fans & Trying To Fight The Entire Jaguars Team
Azeez Al-Shaair (Photos via Fox) Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair will most likely catch a rightful suspension from the league after what he did to Trevor Lawrence. Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence was carted off the field on Sunday after taking a hit…
Buffalo Bills Announce Postponement Of Special Event At Highmark Stadium Ahead Of SNF Game vs. 49ers
Highmark Stadium in the snow. (Photo via @ChrisWTOL/Twitter) The Buffalo Bills have announced that their ‘Sunday Night Lights’ drone show, initially scheduled for halftime during this Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, has been postponed. This comes as a result of the…
End of content
No more pages to load