“Next Thing You Know Out for 12 Months”: NBA World in Shambles as LeBron James’ Lakers Face Major Setback With 29-Year-Old Star

The Los Angeles Lakers start the 2022-23 regular season in less than three days. LeBron James will again be tasked to help the team win a championship this time. However, the Lakers are already hitting roadblocks, and the season hasn’t even started yet. According to reports, Dennis Schroder has suffered a finger injury and his selection for the season opener vs the Golden State Warriors is up in the air. He signed with the Lakers last month on a one-year contract.

The 29-year-old joined the Lakers for the second time in his career and will work under a familiar face. Schroder spent five years under the tutelage of Darwin Ham with the Atlanta Hawks. Now Darvin Ham will be expected to bring out the best in the German point guard.

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However, Schroder has now suffered a finger injury, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. He did not feature in the Lakers’ last pre-season game against the Sacramento Kings and his status is unknown for the regular season opener. The season hasn’t started yet and Los Angeles Lakers fans are already in disbelief over the news.

Fans react to news of Dennis Schroder’s finger injury

Dennis Schroder’s injury news shocked Lakers fans, and they took to Twitter to react to the news.

Following are some of the reactions to Schroder’s injury news from NBA Twitter:

The timeline of Schroder’s return is unknown. His comeback will be determined after getting tested for severity. The Lakers signed Dennis Schroder as a backup point guard for Russell Westbrook. Russ has been struggling to perform at his best since signing with the Lakers last season. Schroder will likely be a great option off the bench for the Lakers.

Dennis Schroder was talking to LeBron James and the Lakers for months before joining

LeBron James was excited to have Schroder back with the Lakers. He posted: “So damn happy to have you back” for Schroder on his Instagram. The German star, who won a bronze at the recently concluded EuroBasket, admitted recently that he was talking to LeBron and the Lakers for a long time. However, he wanted to take his time to reach a decision.

“I’ve been talking to him. I can’t wait to go back, I want to go for something this time,” Schroder said.

“I’ve been talking to the Lakers for the last three months. I knew I was going back, but I wanted to take my time,” Schroder added.

Schroder’s last stint with the Lakers was cut short as they traded for Russell Westbrook, moving on from him. He averaged 15.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.1 steals for the Lakers in 2020-21 and will look to have a stronger impact this time around.

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The severity of Schroder’s injury is yet to be known. However, Lakers fans still love him and would expect him to come back from the injury soon.