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LeBron James suffered MCL sprain in Game 5 loss to Minnesota Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers' season may have been over even with a Game 5 victory, with the news of LeBron James' MCL sprain.

By Tyler Reed

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James moves to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randl during the first half in game five.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James moves to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randl during the first half in game five. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Los Angeles Lakers fans' hopes of seeing their team go on a deep postseason run were spoiled after the Minnesota Timberwolves finished the team off in Game 5 of their first round series.

The Lakers were outmanned in the paint all series long, and Rudy Gobert's Game 5 performance was the perfect reminder of what the Lakers need to add before next season.

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However, even if the Lakers were to win that game, their season may have been over anyway, as Dave McMenamin is reporting that LeBron James suffered an MCL sprain in the loss.

According to the report, James suffered a Grad 2 MCL sprain in the season ending loss to the Timberwolves.

James' playing future became the immediate discussion after the Lakers' loss. However, NBA insider Shams Charania has reported that there's no expectation that James is hanging up the sneakers.

However, it would be hilarious if he retired to go play baseball and then was kidnapped by Bugs Bunny to save the Looney Tunes from an extraterrestrial threat by beating those said aliens in a game of basketball while Seal covers one of the greatest songs of all time.

Wait, I am getting word that there is already a sequel to Space Jam. Yes, I'm also hearing that sometimes greatness doesn't need to be re-created on the silver screen.

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