Ex-New York Knicks star claims big LeBron James' secret as he is not concerned about the King's latest injury: “He's one of the quickest healers”

The Los Angeles Lakers entered their highly anticipated matchup against the Boston Celticson Saturday, March 8. The team was hoping to continue their impressive eight-game winning streak, but they faced a devastating 111-101 loss to their arch-rivals. But an even bigger concern emerged during the game as LeBron James suffered a groin injury that forced him to exit in the fourth quarter. New York Knicks star Quentin Richardson, however, has no concern about it as he claimed that James has a history of healing fast and getting back in the games.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ fortunes changed dramatically when their veteran superstar, fresh off reaching the historic 50,000 career-point milestone, sustained the injury. As LeBron James was sidelined, the Lakers struggled to maintain their intensity against a determined Celtics squad.
James appeared optimistic about his condition post-game, but the latest reports indicate that he could be out for an extended period. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the 21-time All-Star is expected to miss one to two weeks, with another evaluation scheduled within 24 hours to assess the extent of the strain.
"Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is expected to miss at least 1-to-2 weeks with a groin strain, sources tell ESPN. James will wait for the groin injury to calm down over the next 24 hours and receive another evaluation," Charania posted on X.

James’ absence raises concerns for the Lakers, but former New York Knicks player Quentin Richardson is quite confident in the 40-year-old superstar’s ability to bounce back quickly. On ESPN, Richardson compared James' recovery ability to that of the iconic comic book character Wolverine, known for his rapid healing powers.
"It's not ideal at all if you're a Lakers fan," Richardson admitted. "But I mean, we know LeBron, if anybody, he has a little bit of Wolverine in his blood. He doesn’t stay out with injuries too long. He’s one of the quickest healers we’ve ever had in the history of the league."
The Lakers are fortunate to have another generational talent in Luka Doncic. The 26-year-old superstar is more than capable of carrying the team in James' absence. Richardson pointed out that this stretch without LeBron could be a blessing in disguise for Luka, as it would be a test for the newcomer to see himself as a leader of the squad.
"I feel like this is an opportunity where Luka gets even more comfortable in the lead role where he’s forced to be that guy and how he’s going to be the leader to lead them down the stretch. And now, two weeks or however long it’s going to be, it’s going to be Luka Magic time, and when Bron returns, he’ll be comfortable in that driver’s seat," Richardson added.
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Lakers fans will undoubtedly be hoping for a swift recovery for James, but in the meantime, all eyes will be on Luka to see if he can rise to the occasion.