‘It’s another mysterious LeBron injury’: Skip Bayless questions LA Lakers star’s status

Fox Sports analyst Skip Bayless seemed to suggest that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James might be hiding his injury — or lying about it.

It was announced yesterday that James had a foot injury and would miss “significant time” as a result.

On the latest episode of Skip & Shannon: Undisputed, Bayless called the circumstances of James’ absence “another LeBron mystery injury.”

He then demanded that his co-host Shannon Sharpe, a friend of LeBron’s, tell the audience on the show exactly what the injury was. Sharpe took umbrage at Bayless’s insinuation, criticizing him and noting that he doesn’t believe the same about other superstar athletes.

‘Why when LeBron James, or someone said that something is wrong with LeBron James, did you say that it is not that serious or that he is lying? but have you ever questioned when Tom Brady said something?’ Sharpe questioned. ‘Tom Brady had offseason surgery “he had it”, how do you know? Did you do the surgery?

Fox Sports analyst Skip Bayless was critical and conspiratorial about LeBron James’ injury

Bayless hinted that James might be lying and demanded co-host Shannon Sharpe disclose his injury.

James was on the court in one boot as the Los Angeles Lakers battled the Memphis Grizzlies.

James shared his frustration on his Instagram story Monday night, writing ‘f***in sucks’

Bayless then asked Sharpe if he was accusing Brady of lying, to which Sharpe replied: “If you’re calling LeBron James a liar about his injury, I’m definitely calling Tom Brady a liar about his.”

Bayless then went on to share more reasons why he’s skeptical. ‘What exactly is his injury, Mr Sharpe?’ Bayless replied. You are close, you are in the inner circle.

I need to know what the injury is. They won’t even say what the injury is. It’s another mystery injury for LeBron.

Asked again by Sharpe if he thought LeBron was lying, Bayless replied: “I don’t know, I don’t know anything.” Why don’t you tell us what the wound is?

Bayless followed up his tirade on the show with a series of tweets later tonight when the Lakers took on the Memphis Grizzlies.

Once again, when James sat at the end of the Lakers’ bench with one boot on, Bayless again questioned the validity of LeBron’s injury.

began to say‘The mystery grows: for weeks neither the Lakers nor LeBron said what was wrong with his LEFT foot.

‘Ankle? Foot sprain? Toe? Now we are left in the dark about his RIGHT foot, which was somehow injured on a routine shot to the basket. If he “heard something pop,” what did pop?

“Near the end of the first quarter, LeBron walked (limped?) to the Lakers’ bench in Memphis wearing some kind of protective walking boot,” Bayless said. continued.

Bayless went on to share his thoughts on James’ absence during a Twitter rant on Tuesday.

‘What he did in Dallas, playing the entire 4th q with that foot, scoring 11 more pts, was nothing short of miraculous.

Minutes later, added, ‘Did LeBron get an MRI, like he was reported to do? Did you get a second or third opinion from foot specialists, as reported?

‘No idea. He is still with the team in Memphis, although the latest is that the team will wait 2 weeks to assess his progress.

Later, Bayless tweeted‘Wait, now Shams is reporting that LeBron’s RIGHT foot, the one now in the medical boot, has been bothering him since January and that he played with YOU?

“What about the LEFT foot that kept you out the 3 games before the All-Star break?” I’m very confused.’