LeBron James might be sidelined for several weeks due to a groin strain he picked up Saturday night during the game against the Boston Celtics. This update comes from sources who spoke to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
The full extent of LeBron’s absence is still up in the air, as it depends on the results of upcoming imaging. Right after the game, LeBron himself mentioned that he wasn’t overly worried and planned to handle the injury on a day-by-day basis.
Reflecting on the situation, LeBron noted that this injury isn’t as severe as the groin tear he experienced back on Christmas Day in 2018. “No, it’s not as bad as that. It’s not as bad as that,” he reassured.