Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has blamed the rash of injuries to top players on the NBA’s condensed schedule.
The season kicked off on Dec. 22, 71 days after the Lakers won last season’s Finals at Walt Disney World, marking the shortest offseason in league history.
James’ comments come after LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was on Wednesday ruled out indefinitely after suffering an ACL injury to his right knee.
works all year round it’s ME! I speak for the health of all our players and I hate to see this many injuries this time of the year. Sorry fans wish you guys were seeing all your fav guys right now. 🙏🏾👑
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 16, 2021
Leonard will be the eighth All Star to miss a playoff game this year after injuries to Lakers’ Anthony Davis, Brooklyn Nets duo James Harden and Kyrie Irving, Utah Jazz pair Donovan Mitchell and Mi…
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