Could LeBron James' Sciatica Injury End His Career? What Doctors Are Saying
LeBron James has not played for the Los Angeles Lakers this season due to a persistent sciatica injury. Initially reported by ESPN's Shams Charania in early October, the 40-year-old star was sidelined with nerve irritation in his glute, causing him to miss the entire preseason.
On October 9, the Lakers announced that LeBron would be out for at least 3–4 weeks. However, his recovery has taken longer than expected. Lakers coach JJ Redick recently told reporters that James is now aiming to return in the second or third week of November, meaning he will miss at least the first 10 regular-season games of his 23rd NBA season.
"Sciatica is an umbrella term and can mean a few different things. But overall, there is a nerve impingement," explained Dr. Jay Shah, Medical Director of Sports Medicine at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. "Recovery can take a couple of weeks or a couple of months."
The extended recovery has sparked concerns among fans that this injury might lead LeBron to consider retirement.
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Author's summary: LeBron James' ongoing sciatica injury recovery remains uncertain, fueling retirement rumors as experts note recovery timelines can vary widely.
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