HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lansingburgh unified athlete grows fame after 40-point masterpiece

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lansingburgh unified athlete grows fame after 40-point masterpiece

TROY, N.Y. — Timmy Zink didn’t hesitate when asked who his favorite basketball player is. “LeBron James,” the 16-year-old said proudly. In terms of celebrity status, Zink might have “King James” beat in the Lansingburgh Central School District. Zink had already grown quite popular for his work on Lansingburgh’s coffee cart, which delivers cups ‘o joe and other treats to the high school and middle school daily. But now, his superstar station is s…

LeBron James: 'This is my first knee injury'

LeBron James: This is my, uh, this is my first — in my 22-year career — this is my first knee injury, right? You know, I’ve had, you know, the regular tendinitis and the patella, all that stuff, but this is the first time I’ve ever had like a sustained knee injury where I had to like, okay, you gotta get off your feet, you know, you gotta kind of be shelved for a minute. And, um, you know, I knew as soon as when the impact happened with me and D…

Lakers News: LeBron James Discusses Offseason Plans; Remains Noncommittal About Future

As has been the case for several years now, the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers comes with major questions about the future of one of its big stars in LeBron James. James has been effectively doing one-year deals for the last couple seasons, meaning that retirement is a potential consideration every summer for the superstar. It makes sense, as James is now 40 and coming off of his 22nd NBA campaign. The end of his playing career is in plain…

LeBron James Discusses Knee Injury and Plans for Next Season

LeBron James has confirmed he suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain during a playoff game against the Timberwolves. Despite finishing the game, he experienced significant pain post-injury and sought an MRI the following day. James emphasized this was his first serious knee injury, marking a unique challenge in his 22-year career. Fortunately, there’s no need for surgery, and his recovery period should take about four to six weeks, allowing him to prepar…

LeBron James Opens Up About Knee Injury

After going down in the middle of the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Timberwolves with a knee injury, LeBron James was able to return to the court and finish the game. But in the wake of the Lakers‘ loss, which ended their season, it was revealed that he had suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain. In an episode of James’ “Mind The Game” podcast with Steve Nash, the Lakers star shed more light on that injury and his path forward. “I knew as soon as …

LeBron James reveals his knee injury will need 4-6 weeks to recover

It seems that LeBron James‘ injury was more serious than were initially thought it was, as the oldest player in the NBA suffered an MCL sprain in Game 5 of their first-round playoff elimination series against the Wolves. Days later, the superstar addressed his health on his own podcast show.  After colliding with rival Donte […] The post LeBron James reveals his knee injury will need 4-6 weeks to recover appeared first on Basketball Insiders | N…