With opening night approaching in the NBA, one well-known figure will miss the festivities: LeBron James. The four-time champion, who will enter his 23rd season in the league, is reportedly out for 3 to 4 weeks due to sciatica in his right side.

This is a significant issue for the Los Angeles Lakers, considering that James’s health is a factor in their championship goals this season. When healthy, he’s still one of the top players in the league, even at age 40. Now, there’s growing concern that the Lakers were a bit conservative on LBJ’s timeline, hinting that he may miss more time than actually reported.

“Sciatica is really, really painful. And LeBron’s body isn’t healing quickly anymore like it used to. I wouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t play in October or November. The Lakers have

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