Published 15:51 IST, February 28th 2020

What happened to LeBron James? Lakers fans sweat over superstar's latest injury

What happened to LeBron James? While Los Angeles Lakers announced that he'd miss the Warriors game, his injury status was somehow kept under the wraps.

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sat out game against Golden State Warriors with a sore groin. Thursday night's (Friday IST) game saw Lakers come out on top at Chase Center with Anthony Davis leading Lakers. However, ever since Lakers anunced that LeBron James will miss Warriors clash, Lakers supporters have repeatedly been asking 'What happened to LeBron James?' or 'Why is LeBron James t playing?'

While fans wonder if Lakers are in for a similar fate like last season, we try to provide some answers to 'what happened to LeBron James' question. 

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What happened to LeBron James? Why is LeBron James t playing? Why is LeBron James out?

So answer to question is yes and . Yes, because he did miss Warriors clash with a sore groin. And , because re is report that suggests that LeBron picked up an injury during Lakers' 118-109 win over New Orleans Pelicans. 35-year-old played against Pelicans from start and was in hot form as he dropped a season-high 40 points in just 34 minutes. LeBron also added eight rebounds and six assists. 

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What happened to LeBron James? Why is LeBron James t playing? Why is LeBron James out?

While Lakers anunced that he'd miss Warriors game, his injury status was kept under wraps. So far, Lakers have t commented on wher LeBron James is scheduled to start against Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night (Sunday IST). It could well be possible that Lakers were simply cautious and rested him against Warriors to prevent a future injury. 

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What happened to LeBron James? Is LeBron James injured again?

Despite being 35, LeBron has maintained an immaculate level of fitness. He has so far avoided long spells on sidelines in his 17-year-career. That said, in December 2018, he suffered a groin injury that ruled him out until March 2019. This was his first major injury and it massively derailed Lakers' campaign as y missed out on a playoffs berth. It was also first time that former Cavaliers and Heat star missed out on a playoffs berth.

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Why is LeBron James t playing? Stats from current season

LeBron James has already played in 54 of Lakers' 56 games this season. While he was rested in one of fixtures, he missed or one with a groin issue. You can wonder why Lakers fans are sweating over LeBron's injury at this time. 

Until more news comes out about his fitness as to why is LeBron James out, check out Lakers vs Warriors highlights. 

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15:51 IST, February 28th 2020