LeBron James spent the final moments of Cleveland's wincing in pain, and even had to attempt a free throw left-handed. Then, the entire league began to worry. Even LeBron's most ardent critics would have to agree: an NBA playoffs without a healhty LeBron just feels wrong.
LeBron James’ Elbow Injury: He’s Okay And He’ll Play, But What’s An Olecranon?
But as bad as it may have looked for a second there, it appears that James will be fine to play in this weekend's series opener with the Boston Celtics. Initially, LeBron said that the team had been struggling to diagnose what, exactly, is wrong with the elbow, with all tests coming back negative, but the pain persisting. Now, the official diagnosis is "an elbow strain" and a "bruised olecranon." What's the hell is an olecranon? That's a real thing?
Brian Windhorst from the Cleveland Plain-Dealer elaborates:
Finding the problem was key because James was unsure what was causing him stinging pain and numbness in the arm. Second, the diagnosis is not serious and the Cavaliers said James is not expected to miss any time with the injury.
The olecranon is actually part of the top of forearm bone that connects to the triceps. James has been experiencing soreness in his triceps, the muscle on the underside of the arm below the shoulder, in addition to the discomfort in the elbow and numbness in his arm at times.
[...] It is possible it could happen again if he receives another shot to the elbow but otherwise the hope is he will not be impacted.
Did you read that, Kevin Garnett? Not saying you should do it, but another shot to the elbow...
(Otherwise, LeBron’s fine).
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