James participates in the team s complete joint training and is likely to make his season debut this week

After missing the start of the season due to injury, LeBron James' return has entered the countdown. According to multiple reports, he has been listed as doubtful and has shown excellent condition in training. He may make his season debut as early as this Wednesday. The Lakers generals are looking forward to LeBron's return and believe that the star's strong adaptability will help him quickly integrate into the team.

According to well-known reporter Shams Charania, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been officially upgraded to doubtful status. This signal strongly indicates that he is eager to make his season debut as soon as possible. Sources revealed that James is full of motivation and desire to return, and said in training on Monday that he is paying close attention to his body's reaction around the clock to evaluate the best time to return to the game.

Shams further revealed that James was in excellent condition during Monday's training and the timetable for his comeback has gradually become clear. He could return to the court as early as Wednesday in a home game against the Utah Jazz; if he takes a more cautious approach, he may choose to return in an away game against the Jazz next Monday; and if he wants to get more recovery time, next Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers has also become a potential option. The final decision will depend on James' physical feedback after this training and his overall feeling going forward this week.

When talking about James' comeback decision, Lakers coach Redick pointed out that multiple factors need to be considered comprehensively: "The first issue is that his physical reserves must meet the requirements of the game. He is still in the gradual recovery stage. Regarding the injuries he suffered, the activities he can carry out during rehabilitation training are limited, which is one of the key factors. At the same time, the schedule, The management of playing time after returning also needs to be weighed. I know that he is full of desire to return, and we will make a final decision based on his physical response to training and his condition the next morning. We are full of expectations when it comes to James' return. : "I would describe him as 'extremely adaptable'. Throughout his career, he has always been able to flexibly adjust according to the team system, the characteristics of his teammates and the needs of the game. The league is constantly evolving, and he has always kept pace with the times - this is why he can still stand in the league in his 23rd season and was selected to the NBA All-NBA Team in his 22nd season. With Doncic or the current The partnership with Reeves is not a new experience for him. He has already cooperated for two or three months last season. Although he does not expect to reach a perfect understanding at the beginning, they will not be unfamiliar with each other. They should be able to establish positive linkage from the beginning. "

It is worth noting that this training is the first time that James has participated in the team's training together. Redick confirmed: "We conducted a lot of actual combat exercises, and he participated in all aspects." Regarding tactical adjustments, the coach said frankly: "Introducing a player who can play 35 minutes in a healthy state will inevitably have an impact on the rotation and player rhythm. This is something every team will face. There is some continuity between Reeves, James and Doncic last season, and we can build on it. However, the specific effect is unpredictable, just like adding too much cinnamon to cookies will destroy the flavor, and some details still need to be fine-tuned."

Redick is special. Emphasizing the continuity of the tactical system: "We did not make major changes to the tactics, but only added some changes. The new tactics discussed in today's training were actually introduced before the opening game against the Timberwolves. James showed excellent adaptability and did not need to specifically pause for guidance throughout the process. He Through video analysis and training performance, he has been fully integrated into the system, always maintained active communication in training, and fully mastered the tactical essentials."

According to reports, James paid close attention to the team's start of the season during his recovery period and was sincerely excited about the potential of this team. As his training status continues to improve and his body's response continues to improve, the superstar's return has entered the countdown stage.

(Text/Kong Yang)