The
Los Angeles Lakers legendary forward
LeBron James has
stated that he would prefer health over the team’s seeding after missing the
match against the
Milwaukee Bucks.
The 39-year-old returned to the starting lineup for the
match against the
Memphis Grizzlies and helped the side secure an
important win with a score of 136-124 at the FedExForum in Memphis on
Wednesday.
Talking after the match, James stated that he is very cautious
about fitness, especially considering that he is edging closer to turning 40.
"I got to be smart with it," he said. "If I'm
not healthy, or [anywhere] close to being healthy, then it's not good for our
ballclub anyway. It's not good for me. Just be very strategic [with decision to
play or rest].
"Obviously, understanding and seeing how my ankle and
my foot is feeling. But just being very smart about it, obviously. We are where
we are, but our health has always been the most important for our ballclub.
Not just one individual. But for me looking out for myself
when it comes to injury and knowing my foot and knowing my ankle and how it
reacts, and how it's been over the last couple of years, it's just always
keeping a hefty eye on it."