Basketball superstar LeBron James has missed the start of an NBA season for the first time in his storied 23-year professional career.

The reason for his absence is a medical condition that affects athletes and non-athletes alike called sciatica.

The condition has a wide range of outcomes – from a few weeks’ rest and conservative treatment to permanent damage that can lead to life-altering physical challenges – leading basketball fans and pundits to speculate on what LeBron’s ultimate prognosis will be.

Here is all to know about sciatica and when we can likely expect the 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers forward to be back on the court:

Why is LeBron James missing the NBA season start?

The Lakers announced on October 9 that James was dealing with a sciatica-related issue on his right sid

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