2023-10-25 15:04:35
LeBron James JUSTIN TAFOYA / AFP
The Los Angeles Lakers superstar, who played 29 minutes in the restart against the Denver Nuggets, could be limited in playing time this season.
Two months before celebrating his 39th birthday, LeBron James continues to perform with the Los Angeles Lakers, as he proved on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday for the resumption of the NBA. The best scorer in the history of the American League compiled 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists on 10/16 shots in the Lakers’ defeat against the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets (119-107). But the number that stood out was the number of minutes James played: 29 out of 48 possible.
Since his arrival at the Lakers in 2018, the superstar has never played less than 33 minutes/game over an entire season. He was at 35 minutes/game last season having played 55 of 82 matches, and his impact remains positive despite his age. Should we now expect to see it saved? “We will see. It is likely yes», Replied his coach, Dervin Ham, after the match against Denver.
LeBron James “neither surprised nor angry”
LeBron James confirmed the trend, ensuring that he was “neither surprised nor angry». «I always want to be on the field, especially when there is an opportunity to win a game where you feel like you can make an impact. But I guess there’s a system in place and I’ll follow it“, said the four-time NBA champion and four-time MVP, who began his 21st professional season.
The Lakers, eliminated in the Western Conference final last season by… the Denver Nuggets, are once again applying for a place in the play-offs and potentially the title, with interior All-Star Anthony Davis alongside James. It remains to be seen whether the minutes restriction which concerns LeBron James will be properly applied throughout the season in the event of unfavorable results from the Lakers.
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