LeBron James finally opened up about what it feels like to rejoin a Lakers team that went 10–4 without him, running one of the league’s hottest offenses behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. For James, the toughest part wasn’t the winning; it was the mental battle of starting an NBA season sidelined for the first time in his life. “It sucks… It’s been a mind test, but I’m built for it,” he admitted while detailing the sciatica issues that kept him out for weeks.

Watching from home, LeBron said he saw “a lot”  from the team’s road-trip resilience to the chemistry that has formed in his absence. He praised the “dominance between Luka and A.R.” and emphasized that the Lakers’ success comes from sacrifice and everyone “loving playing for one another.”

As for fitting back in? LeBron didn’t hesitate: he’s ready to take whatever role the team needs. “I’ve never had a position. I can do everything on the floor.” But he also acknowledged he must “work [his] way back into it,” respecting the flow the group has built.

Still, James made one thing clear: he knows they missed him and he’s finally ready to return.

(This is a developing story…)