LEBRON JAMES LAST night revealed that he played the last three games with a broken right hand.
James made the admission after the Golden State Warriors completed a clean sweep in the Finals with a 108-85 win in game four.
But it was after the much more closely contested game one that James suffered the injury, with reports saying the the 33-year-old punched a whiteboard in the locker room after a frustrating overtime defeat.
“I let my emotions get the best of me and played the last three games basically with a broken hand,” James said as he wore a soft cast last night.
James had become upset in the final seconds of regulation time in the 124-114 defeat after J.R. Smith grabbed a late rebound with the score level but dribbled away from the basket, thinking the Cavaliers led.
Images of James, who scored 51 points on the night, frustratedly berating Smith has since become a meme.
ESPN reported that James underwent two MRI exams, the first proving inconclusive due to heavy swelling, and the fracture was kept under wraps until after last night’s loss..
“Obviously, I don’t have a boxing hand,” James said.
He’ll be wrecked by the time he gets to the Aviva!
Well done Ben, amazing win!
@Neil O’Driscoll: Damn, beat me too it lol.
What a ride! Targeted the stage, made the break, and then at 50km jumped them all! Wow, what a ride!!! A stage win on his Grand Tour debut. Fantastic
Absolutely amazing just read of this incredible achievement while in Medjugorie on pilgrimage. Congratulations Ben and your team.
@Liam Kelleher: say a prayer for us while you are there. Great win for Healy
Best get back quick to Lansdowne. Well done Ben, amazing achievement.
Brilliant Ben, what a way to win a stage! Total class.
Another English man winning for Ireland! Eddie Dunbar is the only Irishman in the Giro this year!
@Cluigin Deas: Nico Roche French so?
@Barry Baz: Sam Bennett Belgian too
@Barry Baz: ignorance is bliss
@Barry Baz: Nicholas Roche born in France in 1984. Consequently he is French.