LeBron James is back and set to make his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

Before the start of the 2025-2026 NBA season, it was revealed that James was battling a sciatica injury. While he admitted there was a bout with that setback before, it occurred during the offseason, when he had more time to rest. This time around, the timing made it difficult for LeBron to suit up in time for the beginning of the Lakers’ season.

On Tuesday, a home game against the Utah Jazz will be an opportunity for LeBron to get back out on the floor. While the Lakers are already well-aware of what the superstar forward brings to the table, he admitted there is a bit of an uphill challenge in front of him as he gets back into basketball shape.

“Obviously, my lungs feel like a newborn baby

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