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Lakers Fans In Shock After Trevor Ariza Goes Down With Injury: “Season Just Started…”

Nico Martinez
Oct 7, 2021
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Injuries are an unavoidable part of the NBA — and every other sport for that matter. When you put that much strain on the body, it’s only natural for some wear and tear to happen.

Of course, that doesn’t make it any easier for fans or players when injuries happen, especially before the season begins.

For the Lakers, they’re already getting a dose of the injury bug after it was announced that their veteran wing, Trevor Ariza, would be getting surgery on his right ankle. He’ll be gone for roughly 8 weeks.

The Lakers announce that Trevor Ariza is out for at least eight weeks after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his right ankle.

More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cVpeGP pic.twitter.com/MHEhfG42Jb

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) October 7, 2021

While the injury is relatively minor and does not have an effect on their core players, it’s obviously not an ideal way to start the new season.

On Twitter, fans couldn’t help but expresses their frustration as others took it as an opportunity to troll.

Oh here we go! The Old guys are breaking down already

— Chef Kenny Velsor (@KennyVelsor) October 7, 2021

So….the first of many missed games from the Los Angeles home for pre retirement m a players

— Dwayne Young (@DwayneY80026282) October 7, 2021

https://twitter.com/bron_back/status/1445937998718197762

Ariza will probably start doing basketball activities in a month. But it will take him another month to condition and play high level again. pic.twitter.com/isFhTvdvf7

— Dom (@Dom__) October 7, 2021

Here come all the old people laker jokes Bc ariza out the next 8 weeks smh

— L&L BBQ (@roxroyj) October 7, 2021

https://twitter.com/InMyDurag/status/1445941758005817346

Without Ariza they’re not deep enough to play AD at the 5 as much as they should 🙄

— D.O.C (@DOC323123) October 7, 2021

The narrative surrounding the Lakers all summer long has been about their age, and how their roster is far too old to compete against the likes of Brooklyn, Milwaukee, and Phoenix.

While it is true that much of their core members are on the wrong side of 30, there is still a high level of confidence that they can make some noise in the West, regardless of the doubters…

“I’m not asked, I’m told that we’re old,” said Frank Vogel. “I’m in my mid-30s, I like that… It sounds wonderful.

“I don’t really like the narrative. I don’t. These guys can play. We have great players on our team. Yes, some of them are towards the end of their career. But, they’re still producing at a high level. If you’re producing at a high level, it doesn’t matter how old you are.”

This injury to Ariza obviously hurts their depth to start the season, and it has some buying into the idea that this team will have trouble staying healthy.

Nevertheless, the Purple and Gold will continue on their quest to prove the world wrong… one victory at a time.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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