"LeBron James' 23rd NBA season is off to a precarious start as he will miss a regular-season opener for the first time because of a sciatic nerve injury. The soon-to-be 41-year-old still commands the attention of the league, but how much of that focus will be about his on-court exploits this season instead of retirement chatter? James was already nursing a knee injury in the playoffs last season."
"He has appeared in more than 70 games in each of the last two years, which has allowed him to stay eligible for postseason awards under the latest collective bargaining agreement, but his streak of 21 consecutive All-NBA teams could be in jeopardy. He must appear in 65 games to remain eligible for postseason honors and will miss five to nine regular-season games before even being reevaluated because of a sciatic nerve problem, leaving little margin for injury the rest of the season."
LeBron James will miss the regular-season opener due to a sciatic nerve injury, marking an uncertain start to his 23rd NBA season. The soon-to-be 41-year-old continues to draw league attention, but injuries could shift focus to his longevity. James was already managing a knee issue in last season's playoffs. He averaged 59.9 games across seven Lakers seasons after playing all 82 regular-season games in 2017-18. Despite recent durability with over 70 games in each of the past two years, he must reach 65 games to qualify for postseason honors and faces a narrow margin after missing five to nine games.
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