Lakers Fans Go Crazy as Major Injury News Finally Shows Good Things Are Coming for LeBron James
It’s been a subpar season for the Los Angeles Lakers. Though there were sparks of brilliance, they rank 13th in the West and go into a matchup against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. Since Anthony Davis’ injury, LeBron James has carried most of the team’s burden.
However, that could go under as a major injury update has given them a reason to be optimistic. Davis has missed the last 17 games since he was injured against the Denver Nuggets in December. 16.
The Lakers sorely missed the eight-time NBA All-Star title. However, the latest update on Davis will be good news. AD is expected to return next week and there is hope that he will be available for the entirety of his next 5-game road trip.
The Lakers won 8-9 in Davis’ absence and are hoping his return will propel them to the top of the table. Fans loved the news and took to social media to express their feelings. While there was little for Lakers fans to celebrate this season, Davis’ return could boost their morale.
League is not ready
— ANT➐ (@Duragdonic) January 20, 2023
They expressed their delight at the positive update on Twitter: Davis had an MVP season before his unfortunate injury. with an average of 27.4 points 12.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.1 blocks per game with 59.4% shots from the field. Both AD and the Lakers are hoping to build some momentum during the All-Star break.
While the Lakers are still 2 games from the play-in spot, things could have been worse if it wasn’t for their talisman LeBron. James. The four-time NBA champion has been on the road to success since his 38th birthday late last year. He averaged 36.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 8.6 assists in the 8 games since.