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LeBron James Could Reportedly Be Out For Up To 2 Months: “A 4-8 Week Timeline Is Realistic…”

Nico Martinez
Nov 7, 2021
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The Los Angeles Lakers have all the talent in the world, but they can only go as far as LeBron James takes them.

Even in year 19, the King remains one of the top players in the league, and his value to the Lakers is absolutely unmatched.

Unfortunately, just 10 games in, James is already missing time with an abdominal strain, leaving the team to hold down the first until his return.

To make matters worse, James’ current absence could end up costing him months, according to an ex-Lakers strength coach.

(via The Athletic)

The most insight into James’ injury so far came in the form of an Instagram post from the Lakers’ former head strength and conditioning coach, Tim DiFrancesco. Now the owner of TD Athlete’s Edge, a training and rehab operation near Boston, DiFrancesco explained in a post Saturday morning that the injury is one that can occur with the overextension of the torso combined with extreme force — such as a powerful serve in tennis or a tomahawk dunk in basketball.

Recovery time? Four to eight weeks for even a minor strain, according to DiFrancesco.

Going two months without LeBron would be troublesome for a Lakers squad that has struggled through the first chunk of this season.

Of course, DiFrancesco admitted he could be proven very wrong.

Absolutely! I’m expecting to be proven wrong here. As I stated in the article, I’m not privy to the grade of this case. I’m speaking across grades and what to expect depending on what grade it is. My hope is that he is dealing w/ a basic grade 1 and he’s back in action soon.

With the way James takes care of his body, he’s capable of overcoming any injury, even at 36-years-old.

Still, the cracks are starting to show and all of Lakers Nation is holding their breath as they await word on the status of their biggest star.

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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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