Live broadcast, January 5th, NBA regular season, the Lakers play against the Heat at home.
Before the game, Lakers coach Ham talked about James’s absence due to non-New Crown disease in an interview. Ham said that James was only a common cold, and the team suggested him to stay at home and relax.
“Others will cut 42+15+9.” Ham joked.
Related news: Lakers official: James is short of battle due to non-New Crown disease. Lonnie Walker is also not beaten due to injury.