Today's famous speaker A-Smith talked about Lakers star James on the "First Take" program.

Talking about James missing the opening game and the early stages of the season due to injury, A-Smith said: "I'm not too worried. Although this is the first time he has missed the opening game of the season, and it is also the first time he has missed the entire preseason. I know all of this. First of all, the sciatic nerve. This nerve problem can cause chains in the lower back, hips and legs. Pain should not be underestimated.

"But don't forget, this is one of the athletes with the best physical condition in the history of basketball, at least a top player. LeBron has always been known for his extreme body management, but there is another reason for my calmness, because I don't care about James' performance in the regular season. What really matters is the playoff stage. In the past five years, the Los Angeles Lakers have been eliminated in the first round or missed the playoffs four times, with the only exception being the Western Conference Finals when Hamm was coaching.

"I don't want to go all the way to Oklahoma City. Although Alexander's boys are very lovable, wouldn't it be nice to stay in Los Angeles and watch the game? This means that the Lakers must win, and they can't do it without LeBron, so it doesn't matter if he misses the entire November, or even most of the games before Christmas, as long as he can adjust well before the playoffs."