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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Greg Beacham

LeBron James ‘keeping a positive mindset’ as he closes in on NBA return

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  • LeBron James rejoined the Los Angeles Lakers for practice on Monday and will decide on his potential season debut against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday based on his body's response.
  • If James plays, he would make NBA history as the first player ever to compete across 23 seasons.
  • The 40-year-old had been absent from Lakers workouts since late September due to sciatica, causing him to miss a season opener for the first time in his career.
  • James disclosed he is not entirely pain-free, having also sustained a knee ligament sprain earlier in the year that delayed his offseason training, but that he is “keeping a positive mindset” ahead of his return to action.
  • Despite contending with injuries, the Lakers have started the season with an impressive 10-4 record, and James is eager to integrate back into the team.

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LeBron James eyes more NBA history as he returns to LA Lakers practice after injury layoff

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