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At the beginning of the season, LeBron was vocal about his desire to play all 82 games. However, that commitment took a turn as he missed games due to what was claimed to be a sore foot. The uncertainty escalated when reports noted that LeBron would also miss the recent game against the Minnesota Timberwolves—his second missed game in a row. During discussions on ESPN’s First Take, prominent figures like Stephen A. Smith and Cam Newton echoed the same question: "Where is LeBron James?"