LeBron James

LeBron James says the hiatus gave him an opportunity

LeBron James, in referring to the NBA hiatus, said that “It gave me an opportunity to be home and make up a lot of time that I’ve lost over the years because I’ve been playing in this league and striving to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, to ever play this game…so sacrificing my family at times was the most challenging and hardest part of it all.”

Fantasy Impact

With James taking full advantage of what the break had to offer, he returns to the court ready to finish what he and the Lakers started this season. Having time to spend with his family, it seems as if he will be prepared physically, mentally, and emotionally to handle life in the bubble. This combination of preparation should bode well for James, as he looks to continue his MVP level of play come competition time. This season he played in 60 contests and has averaged 34.9 minutes of playing time, 25.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 10.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and .5 blocks. A fully rested, vested, and motivated LeBron James, may be worth the premium you are going to have to pay to have him in your lineup no matter the price, he is a must-start in every format period.