The NBA world sat on the edge of its collective seat Wednesday awaiting an update on LeBron James’ groin.
Well, the results are in, and James is — drum roll, please — just fine.
Shocking, we know.
The Los Angeles Lakers star’s MRI reportedly came back clean, although he is expected to miss some time with a groin strain. James injured the groin Tuesday night during the Lakers’ Christmas Day win over the Golden State Warriors.
Here’s all we know so far:
MRI returned clean on the four-time NBA MVP LeBron James, league sources said. https://t.co/yphdr6toV3
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 26, 2018
Lakers believe LeBron James will miss at least a few games after injuring his groin in Christmas Day win over Warriors, per @ChrisBHaynes.
➡️ https://t.co/WD7COTZgd6 pic.twitter.com/JVq5NAlVej
— Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) December 26, 2018
Hey, if nothing else, these reports prove James is somewhat human.
James himself weighed in after he got the good news.
Dodged a bullet! Sheesh. 🙏🏾 to the almighty above! #BackInNoTime
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 26, 2018
James is averaging a ho-hum 27.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.1 assists in his first season in Los Angeles. More importantly, the 33-year-old has the Lakers (20-14) sitting in fourth place in fourth place in the Western Conference.
