NBA stars LeBron James (left) and LaMelo Ball (right) suffered serious injuries in NBA games over the weekend.
James suffered a high ankle injury during this weekend’s Lakers loss to the Atlanta Hawks at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
The 36-year-old forward injured his ankle when Hawks forward Solomon Hill fell on top of him as he tried to secure a loose ball on the court.
James screamed out in agony, but he stayed in the game and scored a 3-pointer before throwing a chair and hobbling to the locker room.
An MRI confirmed a high ankle sprain. James’ injury opens the door for Trail Blazers superstar Damian Dillard to win this season’s MVP award.
The Lakers are without their two superstars after losing forward Anthony Davis to a calf strain in his right leg.
In other NBA injury news, Charlotte Hornets rookie guard LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the season after fracturing his wrist on Saturday.
Ball #2 of the Hornets fractured his right wrist on this play as his shot was defended by Nicolas Batum #33 of the LA Clippers during the second quarter at the Staples Center.
The 19-year-old guard, who was expected to win Rookie of the Year, averaged 15.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game.
Here is the play where LaMelo Ball fractured his right wrist ?? pic.twitter.com/MO1NdpAIUu
— FOX Sports: Hornets (@HornetsOnFSSE) March 22, 2021
