NBA Fans React to Lakers Injury News Before Warriors Game

NBA fans are excited to see Jarred Vanderbilt return against the Golden State Warriors

Jan 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23), forward Anthony Davis (3) and forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) look on in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The NBA's Rivalry Week is underway, and there are not many matchups more anticipated than when two of the league's greatest players LeBron James and Stephen Curry share the hardwood. While rumors have floated around over the last two seasons that the two legends want to play together, on Saturday night they'll be competitors when the Los Angeles Lakers travel to face the Golden State Warriors.

Separated by only 2.5 games entering today, it serves as a crucial matchup in the tight Western Conference standings. The status of every player matters heading into the game, and the Lakers just received news a key player will be making his season debut this weekend.

Los Angeles Lakers F Jarred Vanderbilt has been medically cleared to make his season debut on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors on ABC, barring any unforeseen setbacks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/FXP9eP4PhC

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, 2025

ESPN Senior Insider Shams Charania reports that Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is cleared to make his debut this Saturday at Golden State. The seventh-year forward has been a consistent rotation piece for the Lakers when healthy, and fans are taking to social media to share their reactions to the news.

"WE ARE SO BACK," one fan exclaimed.

"Lakers are so back," another fan commented.

"Hopefully he stays healthy for the rest of the season," a user said optimistically.

"If this guy stays healthy we are seriously a piece or 2 away," this fan boldly stated.

The Last Game Jarred Vanderbilt Played:

10 pts | 7 reb | 3 stls.

In JUST the 1st Half.

Extremely active on the boards, super disruptive defensively, teleporting everywhere, knocking down 3’s-

Lakers would go on to Win in BOS w/o LeBron & AD.

Vando was a big part of the W. pic.twitter.com/pnkQ1Lmv0P

— Lakers Legacy (@LakersLegacyPod) January 13, 2025

As can be seen by the reactions on social media, fans are elated to hear that a key rotational piece will be returning to the lineup. Given the Lakers have struggled this season on the glass, Vanderbilt should provide much-needed rebounding help to the lineup.

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