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A Lakers season that was already bad got worse on Saturday, as the team announced star attraction LeBron James would sit out its remaining six games to nurse a strained groin injury.
Already eliminated from the playoffs and beset by injuries to other key players, the Lakers now head into an off-season in which Coach Luke Walton is also expected to depart.
“After consulting with our team doctors and medical staff, we have decided to hold LeBron out of games for the remainder of the season,” read a statement from Lakers president Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka. “This decision will allow his groin to fully heal, and is best for the future success of both LeBron and the Lakers.”
James is age 34, already old by National Basketball Assn. standards, but was expected to revitalize a Lakers team that had seen little success in recent years. Surrounded by veterans he recruited and a young core, it was anticipated that Jamess first season with the team would mark a return to glory.
On sheer numbers, James had a fine season, averaging 27.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 8.3 assists in 55 Read More – Source
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