40-year-old James fight with injury caused controversy! Famous mouth makes excuses when he mocks him. Lakers reporters show evidence to force him

On May 3, the Lakers were eliminated by the Timberwolves 14, and 40-year-old James was diagnosed with a second-degree sprain of the left knee ligament after the game. After colliding with Divinchenzo in the final quarter, the veteran kneeled on the ground and covered his knees in pain, but he only took a minute to rest and gritted his teeth and returned. As soon as the news came out, famous speaker Skip mocked "using injuries again as an excuse", while Lakers reporters showed evidence to counterattack: "The three giants are all with injuries!"

1. All records of James' injury: After the injury, he gritted his teeth and fought the life-and-death battle

G5 in the last 8 minutes and 39 seconds, James collided with Divinchenzo's knee while defending, and fell to the ground in an instant and slapped the floor with pain. After examination, the team doctor confirmed that the second-degree sprain of the medial collateral ligament of the left knee (usually 35 weeks off), but James only took more than one minute to rest on the sidelines and limped back to the field.

After the game, the camera shot showed that James almost dared to touch the ground when he left the court, and he could only walk with support. This season's playoffs, he averaged 40.8 minutes per game, contributed 25.4 points, 9 rebounds and 5.6 assists, and it is a miracle that he can maintain this data in the NBA after he was 39 years old. The Lakers team doctor revealed: "If he hit G6, he will definitely not be able to play. If this injury is replaced by a young man, he will have to rest for half a month."

2. Skip fired aroused public anger: mocking James for "scam injuries and seeking face"

famous mouth Skip Bayless has always been flirting with, and this time he directly started to swear on social platforms: "Every time he loses, he will 'leak injury'. This time he said it was a knee injury, afraid that everyone would think he was faked to fall?" He also sarcastically added: "Anyway, the season is over, and there is no need to prove it."

These words instantly ignited the anger of fans. Someone slapped the old accounts in the face: "In 2020, the Lakers won the championship, Skip also said that James relied on the epidemic to get a bargain!" More fans posted videos of G5 injury: "The knee hitting shot is clear, can this be fake?"

3. Lakers reporters posted evidence: The three giants are all fighting with 'residual blood'

reporter Dan Woike of the team hit hard: "Jack James' knee injury, Doncic's back injury, and Reeves' toe injury are all facts!" He disclosed the key details: Reeves' toe injury was not disclosed, and the last two games were closed. He was basically bedridden on non-match days

Doncic's back injury seriously affected the breakthrough, and the number of dunks in the series hit a career low

James injected painkiller before the game, and his knees were swollen like steamed buns

Another reporter Trevor Lane added: "Are you an excuse to say that injury is an excuse? Does a player break his leg mean a real injury? The Lakers never used this as a reason to lose!"

4. Veteran stubbornness: At the age of 40, he was still fighting for the last bullet

James did not make an excuse after the game, but simply stated: "I did my best." Teammate Hachimura revealed the inside story of the locker room: "He was so painful that he needed someone to help when changing shoes, and he also smiled and comforted us to come back next season."

Medical experts analyzed amazing data: a 40-year-old player had a second-degree knee injury for 40 minutes, and only James was the only one in NBA history. Fans sighed: "Looking at him chasing Edwards with a limp leg, I'm really afraid that he will fall apart on the spot."

5. Offseason suspense: Where will the Big Three go?

The Lakers are facing major adjustments this summer:

1. James stays and leaves, and he has the option of 52.63 million players. If he leaves the team, it will cause an earthquake. Doncic adapts and needs a healthy inside partner. Jazz Kessler becomes the number one target.

3. Reeves renews contract. Toe injury may affect the 4-year contract renewal negotiations. Boss Jenny Bass has spoken: "We will build a championship lineup around Doncic." But salary experts warn: "If you keep James at the maximum salary, the Lakers will touch the rich line, and only the basic salary signers will be left to strengthen."

40-year-old James played the last 5 minutes with his lame legs. This stubbornness is heartbreaking. Injuries should not be a reason for ridicule, after all, no player is willing to play with pain. This summer, can the Lakers give the veteran a decent ending? Let's wait and see.

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