NBA fans react to LeBron James Injury News

On Wednesday evening, LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Dave McMenamin from ESPN reported that James suffered an injury during the last game of the series.

About McMenamin: “History submitted to Espn.com: LeBron James suffered a sprain of 2 MCL 2 MCL in his left knee due to his collision with Donte Divincenzo in game 5 on Wednesday, a league source told ESPN. The injury includes a 3-5-week recovery time bar. “

Many fans reacted to McMenamin's report.

@Anhonyirwinla: “The people who call this as an apology who ignores that there was five in game five and would actually not serve such purpose, are funny LOL”

@warriorsworld: “MCL violations of class 2 is now important?”

@Longlivekobe24: “Name LeBron for a year after you have lost to alleviate the blow.”

@Jtbuckets: “I was told that if you played, you weren't hurt.”

@Bolwrld: “A injury torched because he was rounded off the first 😭😭”

@Barstoolbigcat: “Crazy timing!”

@Brookwood408: “The violation of Curry 2016 is a valid excuse.”

@33643pts: “Imagine we won game 5 and found the next morning that LeBron was for the Playoffs Lmfaoooo”

@Brad_inman: “Has Lebron not blamed a playoff loss for an injury that he only revealed when it was over?”

James ended his 22nd NBA season with an average of 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assist and 1.0 steals per competition, while he shot 51.3% from the field and 37.6% from the three-point range in 70 games.

He spent seven years with the Lakers.