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At 39 and even 40 in a few months, LeBron James could be spared by the Lakers after a very productive summer.
JJ Redick has been rather reassuring in front of the media recently, but the medical staff should decide when training resumes.
While his goal remains to win the NBA championship again soon, LeBron James has been in demand quite a bit in recent months.
After a short playoff adventure, then the Olympic Games in Paris until the end, the King has not had much time to breathe, which is a problem at 39 years old and soon to be 40.
Enough to force the Lakers to take action?
After all, the preseason will be back in a few weeks for the franchise.
We know that the Angelinos are used to meeting before, but how does the King feel physically right now?
That’s the big question on the Lakers’ side. It’s not impossible that James will be sidelined from the preseason and preserved until the resumption.
Lakers cautious about LeBron?
Knowing that the first official games will take place at the end of October, this gives James almost 3 months to breathe and fully recharge his batteries.
JJ Redick, present in front of the media this weekend, rightly mentioned the physical condition of LeBron and that of Anthony Davis.
He wants to be reassuring, even if it is the medical staff who decides.
JJ Redick : “These guys are professionals in every sense of the word. I have no concerns about whether they’ll be in shape to play on October 22. We’ll work with Mike and Ish to make sure they’re feeling good to start the regular season. They’ll be involved for training camp in September as well as games.”
No more information at this time, but there is no doubt that James and Davis will be limited to the minimum. No question of risking their health, especially with James close to retirement. An injury would be the worst-case scenario.
LeBron James could be protected when the restart occurs, especially after the series of games. JJ Redick remains confident for the moment, but we will know more in September with the famous camp. Priority to health for the medical staff.
