According to Lakers head coach JJ Redick, James is dealing with a nerve issue in his glute, hence the 40-year-old’s absence to begin training camp. The goal is for him to be fully healthy for the Lakers’ October 21 season opener against the Warriors, and the Lakers are exercising caution with James’ ramp-up process. “It’ll be a slower process with him leading into the first game,” Redick said, according to ESPN. “He’s obviously got 22 years so far of wear and tear on the body and he’s dealing with a little bit of nerve irritation in the glute. So, we’re just playing the long game with LeBron.” While he’s managed to fend off Father Time for this long, continuing to play at a high level, LeBron will turn 41 in December. He may not be a player you can select in the first round of standard drafts, but James’ early ADP places him in second-round territory.