Injury forced Lakers’ LeBron James to grapple with doubt like never before

LOS ANGELES — Throughout the last week, as he dealt with the uncertainty of LeBron James’ return, Luke Walton light-heartedly quipped he had yet to see his star execute a tomahawk dunk in practice.
But a true litmus test for James’ health was nothing so brash.
Tyson Chandler said he knew the 34-year-old forward was game-ready Thursday night when he closed out against a Clippers’ shooter. He slid over to his side, putting his strained left groin – whic