In what seems to be a proverbial scale for the Miami Heat, one player seemingly returns from injury while another goes down. Just as Dwyane Wade looks to be returning to his old self—29 points, seven assists and one block against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 7—reports come that LeBron James is experiencing soreness in his back. The severity of the injury is unknown at this point, but should it be a cause of concern for Heat fans?
James seems superhuman on the court, muscling his way through just about any defense opponents can throw at him. His 6'8", 250-pound frame is well documented as being virtually impossible to stop, scoring more than 25 points per game and shooting above 50 percent in the past four seasons. He's on track thus far with 24.3 points and 56.4 percent shooting. But every superhero has his flaw and, for James, it may be his back.
Courtesy of ESPN.com's Michael Wallace, LeBron said this on the health of his back:
It's stiff, it hurts. I'll get more treatment today and see what happens. I plan on playing [Saturday]. If it gets worse, it would make more sense for me to si ...
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Miami Heat: Should LeBron James’ Sore Back Concern Heat Fans?
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