Summary
LeBron James will not play in the Los Angeles Lakers' first preseason game against the Phoenix Suns as he slowly increases his training to prepare for the regular NBA season. Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioned that James participated in individual workouts and aims to play in at least one preseason game before the regular season starts on October 21 against the Golden State Warriors. James will become the longest-tenured player in NBA history this season.
Key Facts
- LeBron James will skip the first preseason game against the Phoenix Suns.
- Lakers head coach JJ Redick is managing James' training to prepare him for the season opener.
- The regular NBA season opener for the Lakers is on October 21 against the Golden State Warriors.
- James is planning to play in at least one preseason game.
- James has nerve irritation in his glute, and his training is adjusted for his 23rd NBA season.
- This season, James will become the longest-tenured player in NBA history.
- James appeared in 70 games last season, averaging 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per game.
