Source: Fox News
Summary
LeBron James has officially missed 18 games this season, ending a 21-year streak of making an All-NBA team. He will not be able to hit the 65-game minimum needed to be considered for league awards. James has been dealing with sciatica and left foot arthritis, and the Lakers are on the second night of a back-to-back. The team is 32-20 this season, good for fifth in the Western Conference.
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The game follows a familiar script.
James is 41 years old, so load management absences are to be expected, especially on back-to-backs. He’s already missed 14 games due to sciatica and is now dealing with left foot arthritis. The Lakers are on the second night of a back-to-back, and James’ injury designation is currently left foot arthritis.
James has been the all-time leader in first-team All-NBA selections with 13, but this season he won’t be able to hit the 65-game minimum needed to be considered for league awards.
This one feels recognizable early.
James’ absence is a blow to the Lakers, who are already dealing with injuries to other key players. He’s still averaging 21.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game across 35 contests, but his streak of 21 years making an All-NBA team straight is the definition of unprecedented.
Original Observation: The result wasn’t surprising by the end.
