James officially returns to the Lakers: My lungs feel like a newborn. I also suffered from sciatica two years ago

On November 18, James officially returned to Lakers training, but whether he can play in tomorrow's game against the Jazz is still to be determined. After training, James and coach Redick accepted interviews with the media.

Talking about his recovery in the past period, James said: "Actually, it is just repetition day after day. Constantly training, training, retraining, recovery, recovery, recovery, just trying to get back to the state he is familiar with." James said that this is not the first time he has encountered sciatica. He also suffered from this during the offseason two years ago. "If you've never had this disease... I pray you never get it."

"As expected, my lungs now feel like a newborn's - that's the most important thing. I have to get them back to their adult state. And. And my voice has become hoarse. I have only been back for a day and I have been busy shouting tactics and assigning tasks. I have to let my voice adapt again, so I need to drink more tea and have a good rest tonight."

James said that he will decide whether to play tomorrow based on his body's reaction today. James also said that returning to an adult's physical level can only be achieved by playing games.

The Lakers are currently off to a good start. When talking about integrating into this team, James said: "I have to slowly reintegrate. My teammates have been playing away games, participating in shooting training, and flying around, so I have to slowly reintegrate into this group. It's a bit like the first day of a transfer student. I have to get to know everyone again. They already have a good chemistry, and I just need to integrate naturally. It shouldn't be too difficult, but it will definitely take a process."

James also said that the South Bay Lakers usually train at 11 o'clock. He asked if the training could be moved to 10 o'clock. He originally wanted to start at 8 o'clock. Looking back on the special experience of participating in the training of the Development League team, James responded: "Actually, even if I didn't go there to train with them, I understand and respect everything they have done to enter the NBA. Entering the NBA is a dream for all of us. No matter where you start, you are trying to find a way to make your own way in this league. Those Development League players are sacrificing every day, they Come to train, play games, and prepare, just like our first-team players, we all have the hope of being recalled to the NBA one day. So I not only respect our own Development League team, but also respect all the Development League teams in the league."

Coach Redick said that this is the first time this season that the Lakers have welcomed all 14 players to participate in complete training. He said that Smart and Rui Hachimura, who had previously missed the game against the Bucks, are expected to play against the Jazz tomorrow. He also mentioned that whether James and Vincent can participate in the game against the Jazz is still to be determined.

So far this season, the Lakers have 10 wins and 4 losses, temporarily ranking fourth in the Western Conference. James, who is about to turn 41, has missed these 14 games due to sciatica. According to previous reports, he is expected to return in tomorrow's game against the Jazz.