US EditionLeBron James practices with Lakers’ South Bay G League affiliate: ‘he looked good’
- On Wednesday, LeBron James completed his first full five-on-five contact practice with the South Bay Lakers in El Segundo, marking the most significant step toward his return.
- Assigned to the G League, LeBron James was sent to the South Bay Lakers as part of a final ramp-up after missing the season due to sciatica on his right side, with officials saying he needs more sessions before returning.
- Shams Charania reported LeBron James logged about 12 to 15 possessions of live five-on-five contact and sources said he 'looked great' after the practice, while JJ Redick, Los Angeles Lakers head coach, confirmed his participation in the controlled scrimmage.
- The Lakers are scheduled to return home on November 18, with a November 23 road debut unlikely and November 25 vs the Clippers as the next return; James's comeback should boost the roster after an 8-3 start.
- As James chases a 23rd season, turning 41 in December, younger contributors like Austin Reaves and rookie forward Adou Thiero have boosted the Lakers' depth.
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LeBron James practices with Lakers’ South Bay G League affiliate: ‘he looked good’
OKLAHOMA CITY — While the Lakers were preparing for Wednesday’s prime-time matchup against the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, one of their star players was back at the organization’s El Segundo training facility progressing with their return-to-play process. LeBron James practiced with the Lakers’ South Bay G League affiliate on Wednesday as he continues to work his way back from sciatica that has sidelined him to start the season…
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LeBron James takes crucial step toward returning to Lakers, practices with G-League team
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — LeBron James took a key step toward returning to the Los Angeles Lakers when he practiced with the team's G-League affiliate in El Segundo, California, on Wednesday.
LeBron James Looks ‘Great’ in G League, Lakers Return Window Emerges
LeBron James has officially entered the final stage of his ramp-up toward an NBA return. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar completed his first full 5-on-5 contact practice as part of his assignment with the South Bay Lakers in the G League, marking the most significant benchmark yet in his recovery from sciatic nerve irritation on his right side.Shams Charania: ‘LeBron Looked Great, Felt Great’According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, James’ controlled…
Famous basketball player LeBron James has joined the Los Angeles Lakers' development team, South Bay.
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