Bill Plaschke: A fitting ending to James' season
by Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times
Mar 31, 2019
4 minutes
LOS ANGELES - It was supposed to end in the playoffs. It was supposed to end with a heroic effort to drag an overmatched team back toward NBA greatness, the finish of a stirring run representing the beginning of new hope.
Instead, LeBron James' first season with the Lakers ended in a statement.
"After consulting with our team doctors and medical staff, we have decided to hold LeBron out of games for the remainder of the season," read the missive issued Saturday by basketball bosses Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka. "This decision will allow his groin to fully heal, and is best for the future success of both LeBron and the Lakers."
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