On Tuesday morning, NBA insider Shams Charania revealed on NBA Today that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James expects to make his season debut tonight against the Utah Jazz. The NBA’s all-time scoring leader has missed the first month of the season due to sciatica in his lower back. James aims to begin his historic 23rd season in the NBA as he looks to add to a historically great career.
Last season, LeBron became the first player over 40 years old to average 25 points per game and also became the first NBA player over 40 to be selected to an All-NBA team, as he was voted to the All-NBA 3rd team by the media. Entering the final year of his contract with the Lakers, James looks to give fans one last year of what’s been a fun ride.
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LeBron James Set To Make Season Debut in Lakers vs. Jazz
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To the surprise of many, the Lakers are off to a red-hot start to the season without LeBron. They are currently 4th in the West with a 10-4 record. They are led by the guard duo of Luka Dončić, who is averaging 34 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists per game, and Austin Reaves, who is averaging a career high 28 points per game and assists per game.
Many wonder how LeBron will fit in with the Lakers when he returns, as the Lakers are playing a much faster-paced up-tempo brand of basketball with Luka as the primary option. Even experts such as Hall of Famer Paul Pierce believe LeBron should come off the bench when he returns.
LeBron, however, has proven he can thrive in nearly any situation in his illustrious NBA career, and his return should only help this young Lakers team prepare for a deep playoff push.
LeBron’s threat as a scorer, rebounder, and passer, even at his age, will be beneficial for a Lakers offense that looks to be one of the best in the league to start this NBA season.
An exciting night for the NBA world as fans get to watch LeBron embark on his 23rd season and continue to fight off Father Time as he continues to be an elite NBA player at 42 years old.