LeBron James, a professional basketball player, was observed engaging in an on-court activity during the shootaround. The details of the activity and the purpose of the shootaround are unclear, but shootarounds typically serve as a time for players to warm up, practice and prepare for the game.
The Lakers have showcased their staying power and resilience by notching seven victories in their last 10 games, putting them in the running for the Play-In Tournament. However, the team’s success is highly dependent on the health and performance of superstar duo LeBron and Anthony Davis.The biggest query remains when LeBron James will be able to rejoin the roster, and there is still some wait time until he is re-assessed. Nevertheless, there is much room for optimism as he recently took to the court for some free throws during the Lakers’ morning shootaround prior to their matchup against the Orleans Pelicans. This marked the first time he was back on the court since the injury, but he also did some weight lifting and recovery exercises during the shootaround.
The return of LeBron to the court is a positive sign of progress, despite the unknown of when he will make his debut for the Lakers. Possessing arguably the greatest player of all time, the team may realize the fullest potential of their roster with the Western Conference wide open. With him back, the Lakers could be in for a successful playoff run, as he builds chemistry with his teammates and Darvin Ham solidifies rotations.
LeBron James, back on the court, taking free throws after shootaround in New Orleans pic.twitter.com/W7N6Vx71sw
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 14, 2023