LeBron James had Los Angeles Lakers fans worried with his groin injury. The four-time NBA champion exited the Lakers game against the Boston Celtics in the final quarter, and did not return to the court.
Though fans held out hope for a minimal injury, reports revealed that James will be out of commission for a few weeks.
And with the NBA playoffs approaching in April, most fans remain worried about James’ performance post-injury.
Shams Charania Provides LeBron James Injury Update
Now, while a groin injury would normally keep a player out for 1-2 weeks, James has always been known to bounce back faster. The 40-year-old has continued to play at a high level, convincing fans that a groin injury won’t deter his journey towards a possible fifth NBA title.
Lakers' LeBron James has returned to Los Angeles, per medical recommendation, as he continues to progress well from a groin strain with the team finishing road trip Thursday in Milwaukee and Friday in Denver, league sources tell ESPN.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 12, 2025
What Did James Say About His Groin Injury?
Even though an extended absence can be worrisome right now, James is sure of his ability to recover.
LeBron on his groin strain:
“Not much concern. Obviously I'm day-to-day. I'll look at it each day and see if it gets better. We'll take the proper measures to see what we need to do moving forward.”
(via @SpectrumSN) pic.twitter.com/tip9BqCiWK
— Witness King James (@WITNESSKJ) March 9, 2025
Speaking to fans after the Lakers 111-101 loss against the Celtics, James said:
“Not much concern. Obviously I’m day-to-day. I’ll look at it each day and see if it gets better. We’ll take the proper measures to see what we need to do moving forward.”
Of course, James was aiming to reassure fans.
LeBron James says he thought about his groin tear on Christmas Day in his first season with the Lakers after injuring it again Saturday but that this injury isn’t as severe. He’s hopeful but still a lot to figure out. pic.twitter.com/DNjC0RyOmw
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) March 9, 2025
Interestingly, James suffered from a groin injury during his first season with the Lakers, which put an end to his streak of 13 straight postseason appearances. James went on to win his fourth title in LA during the 2019-2020 season.
With Luka Dončić on the Lakers roster now, James is determined to bag another title.