There are so many significant injuries impacting the NBA’s postseason right now.
Legitimate stars are missing time because of devastating injuries and ailments. Chris Paul and Kawhi Leonard were the latest to be impacted on Wednesday.
These injuries just keep coming up and many people are pointing to the wear and tear on the players from the condensed 2020-21 season as to why.
The 72 game season started just 71 days after the NBA’s 2019-2020 season ended. And, while it was shortened, the games moved at a much quicker pace with plenty of back-to-back stretches for teams and stints with four games in five nights.
LeBron James — the NBA’s most important voice — is one of the folks who believe this season is having an adverse impact on the players. And he took to Twitter to voice his displeasure with the league.
They all didn’t wanna listen to me about the start of the season. I knew exactly what would happen. I only wanted to protect the well being of the players which ultimately is the PRODUCT & BENEFIT of OUR GAME! These injuries isn’t just “PART OF THE GAME”. It’s the lack of PURE
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 16, 2021
Sheesh. He wasn’t done there.
works all year round it’s ME! I speak for the health of all our players and I hate to see this many injuries this time of the year. Sorry fans wish you guys were seeing all your fav guys right now. 🙏🏾👑
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 16, 2021
And he also said he understands the business ramifications of things, too.
And I know all about the business side too/factors so don’t even try me! I get it.
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 16, 2021
Yeah, it’s safe to say LeBron isn’t happy with how things are going.
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