LOS ANGELES — Arguably the best player in NBA history will not suit up against the Warriors on Tuesday evening. LeBron James has been ruled out of the Warriors-Lakers season-opener in Los Angeles as he continues to deal with sciatica, which causes nerve pain in the lower back and upper legs.

LeBron James will miss the Lakers’ season opener and several weeks due to sciatica. Coach JJ Redick urges all players to “star in their roles” during James’ absence. Lakers must use a team approach until James returns, possibly mid-November.

LeBron James was seen mimicking in-game motions that highlighted just how much he misses being out there with his teammates.

LeBron James made it very clear that he’ll do everything in his power to hold onto his wife of 12 years, Savannah James. The NBA superstar, 40, appeared on Savannah’s “Everybody’s Crazy” podcast on Tuesday,