LeBron James didn’t play the second half of the All-Star Game on Sunday resulting from an damage he suffered by hitting his hand on the rim.
James mentioned he damage his hand after promising coach Michael Malone one defensive play, and the explanation he didn’t play the second half was primarily resulting from precaution.
“I tried to get one little chasedown block and got my finger caught in the rim,” James defined to the media after the sport. “I’ll be fine. I don’t think it’s too much to worry about.”
Coming into the All-Star recreation, many speculated he wouldn’t play massive minutes resulting from a lingering ankle damage, however the 38-year-old got here out sizzling and threw down some thunderous dunks.
LEBRON OFF THE BACKBOARD TO HIMSELF 😱 pic.twitter.com/OQ4mTWz6Ix
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 20, 2023
James scored 13 factors on 6-of-11 taking pictures earlier than the damage.
Team Giannis gained the sport 184-175 over Team LeBron, with Giannis solely making an look within the first ten seconds of the sport resulting from a wrist damage he suffered towards the Bulls on Thursday.
LeBron has till Thursday to prepare for the Lakers’ marquee matchup with the Golden State Warriors.
