EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who has but to take part in coaching camp, will likely be sidelined an extra 3-4 weeks due to sciatica on his proper aspect, the crew introduced Thursday.
James, 40, missed the Lakers first two preseason video games and has but to take part in a full observe due to what Lakers coach JJ Redick described as nerve irritation in his glute.
Sciatica is ache that originates within the backbone and radiates down the again of the leg.
When requested for an replace on James’ progress with the harm on Thursday, previous to the Lakers releasing the sciatica prognosis, Redick mentioned James was “on his personal timeline.”
Ought to James proceed to be sidelined for the complete 3-4 weeks, he would miss the Lakers’ opening night time recreation towards the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 21.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported this week that James would doubtless miss all the preseason, however had been concentrating on opening night time for his return to recreation motion.
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