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One-eyed LeBron James has now entered NBA lore as one of the greatest superstar alter egos in league history. The Los Angeles Lakers star joins Hoodie Carmelo Anthony, Untucked Kyrie Irving, and Jersey-Biting Kobe Bryant as some of the more iconic figures.<\/p>\n
As much as fans sensationalized James\u2019 handicap, hitting the dagger over Stephen Curry to beat the Warriors with one eye and playing with a gimpy leg, Laker Nation would rather have a fully healthy LeBron. The King in his healthiest form is probably already the best version of himself, after all. Alter egos be damned.
\nJames himself spoke to the media about his health, with the Lakers star remaining adamant that there was nothing to be concerned about, per Lakers beat reporter Harrison Faigen.
\n\u201cI\u2019m good. I told you guys I was good. I\u2019m good. That\u2019s the most minutes I\u2019ve played in a long time and I didn\u2019t feel anything on that play. Draymond\u2019s finger or thumb or whatever went directly into my eye, and that\u2019s why I was down,\u201d James said. \u201cJust making sure I was okay, making sure I wasn\u2019t bleeding and making sure I could see a little bit at least so I could finish the game.\u201d
\nBut of course, James could very well just be trying to downplay his injury. ESPN\u2019s Marc Spears reported that there was indeed cause for concern, and that the Lakers star was not playing at full strength in the first place.<\/p>\n
“We need to be concerned about LeBron James. He was supposed to be the PG. I’m hearing he’s playing on one leg” ?
\n\u2014@MarcJSpears #NBA #NBATwitter #TheJump #LakeShow https:\/\/t.co\/Axm7CuLPvS
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