James discussed the playoffs alongside Steve Nash on the "Mind the Game" podcast, which he used to co-host alongside now Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick. The Lakers star seems to have seen something special in the Timberwolves.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers came well short of a series comeback against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, losing 103-96 in Game 5 in an early elimination from the playoffs. Despite high hopes for Luka Doncic's first postseason in a Lakers jersey,

The injury occurred in the fourth quarter when James collided with Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo -- who was called for an offensive foul -- which sent him to the ground writhing in pain. The four-time champion was on the ground for a while, and immediately came out of the game where he could be seen limping to the sideline.