LeBron James’ tender right ankle left the Lakers superstar on the bench for most of the last two months before his return in this weekend’s final two regular-season games, and the injury casts doubt on L.A.’s ability to defend its NBA championship.
But this isn’t a story about the Lakers, trophies or sprained ankles. No, with James out of the lineup for a long stretch, we’ve been offered a chance to think about what’s next for one of the most influential figures in sports history.
