Present at the All-Star Game since 2005, LeBron James could not honor his 21st selection. Absolute record holder of the stars match, the Lakers winger was forced to forfeit, 90 minutes before the interwar period. The fault of this foot and this ankle that has tug him for 15 days. Even months and even years.
“I hate that …” he launched to the press About this last -minute format. “I hoped that the pain would be much less this morning, but it is not yet at the level I want … with 30 remaining games and while we are trying to hang the playoffs in the very disputed conference west, I think that 'It is very important for me to take care of me and become aware of what awaits me. »»
On deck on Wednesday
Is it “load management”? “I wouldn't say it's maintenance, but in reality it is”he admits. “At the same time, I have to watch over myself concerning this injury that has been following me for years. »»
Because of this injury, James therefore missed his first All-Star Game since 2004, a season of his arrival in the NBA, and he has already taken the plane for Los Angeles.
“I hope to be available Wednesday” he answers the meeting against the Hornets. “We have a match to catch up. So I'm going back to Los Angeles this evening. There will be no vacation for me, and I go back to rehabilitation tomorrow to prepare for Tuesday training, and I hope to be able to play against Charlotte on Wednesday and against Portland on Thursday. This is an important period for us. »»
