LeBron James returns for the Lakers after missing 13 games due to foot injury

Los Angeles Lakers talisman LeBron James finally returned to the court for the franchise after missing 13 matches due to a foot injury. James revealed that one of the doctors advised him to not go for the surgery whereas there were two other doctors who told him to go under the knife.

However, it wasn’t an ideal return for the Lakers’ big man as they suffered a 118-108 loss against Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

“He told me I shouldn’t [get surgery],” James said after L.A.’s loss.

James scored 19 points against the Bulls, shooting 6-for-11 from the field, with eight rebounds and three assists but felt the rhythm was missing as he was making a comeback after a month.

“Obviously, the rhythm is the most important,” James said. “I had a couple of drives and the ball got away from me. A couple of shots didn’t feel as good as before, obviously. But I was out for four weeks, so between that and the wind, just trying to get those things back leading to the final stretch of the season.”

On the other hand, Lakers’ Anthony Davis feels James’ return is a big boost for the team ahead of the playoff stages.

“You could see him getting his rhythm, his timing, his finishes, all of that,” Davis said. “He’s going to be all right. We’re going to be all right. … It was great to see him back out there.”

Meanwhile, the Lakers went 8-5 in LeBron James’ absence, which motivated the veteran to make a quick return to action.

“To hell with the play-in; we actually can be a top-eight seed,” James said. “That definitely changed my mindset on me coming back and trying to be a part of this. … I don’t really want to say changed my mindset; it just enhanced what I was trying to do as far as my workouts, as far as my treatment and everything.”

The Lakers will once again face Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.