We tell you about the future of LeBron James beyond his embarrassment with cognac
Beyond its advertising embarrassment, the Los Angeles Lakers 23 have taken an important step
LeBron James has made a new decision, and this time it's not related to off-court business after yesterday's cognac debacle. The Los Angeles Lakers player will not participate in the rest of the preseason while recovering from a nerve irritation in the buttock, as reported by Shams Charania (ESPN). His goal is to arrive in optimal condition for the regular season opener against the Golden State Warriors.
About to start his 23rd season in the NBA, James continues to work on the court and gradually increase his preparation. Last week, Lakers coach JJ Redick had already mentioned that the forward would follow a slower preparation plan and would not be available at the beginning of training camp.
"It's a longer preparation process than usual before opening night," explained Redick. "In year 23, we are in uncharted territory."
The coach also admitted that the team did not quite manage James' workload during the previous preseason, stating that he probably "did too much" during that period. Nevertheless, the four-time MVP played 70 games in the 2024-25 season, with averages of 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.8 rebounds in nearly 35 minutes per game.
The discomfort that led him to miss games last season was related to the foot and ankle, ailments that even prevented him from participating in the All-Star game. Later, in the fifth game of the playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, he suffered a medial collateral ligament sprain that would have sidelined him for weeks if it hadn't been the last game of the season.
LeBron James's Future Beyond Cognac
James has not confirmed yet if this will be his last season in the NBA, but at 40 years old, opportunities are beginning to diminish. The Lakers, now with Luka Doncic as a teammate, trust that the veteran leader will arrive in peak physical condition for the crucial stretch of the season. They don't need to push him in October; the important thing will be to have him at full strength when the playoffs arrive.
The Los Angeles team still has four preseason games before starting the 2025-26 season on October 21 against the Golden State Warriors.
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