The Lakers have announced that LeBron James will miss the start of the 2025–26 season due to sciatica, a nerve condition that causes pain and weakness in the lower back and legs. At 40 years old, this latest setback raises serious questions about how much longer King James can hold off time.
LeBron has defied expectations for over two decades — rewriting the rules of longevity in professional sports. But sciatica isn’t an injury that simply heals with rest; it requires careful management and could limit his explosiveness throughout the season.
Still, if anyone can bounce back, it’s LeBron James. The question now is: are we witnessing another comeback story, or the beginning of the end of the King’s reign?
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