LeBron James made his long-awaited return to the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup on Saturday night, but the occasion was far from celebratory. After weeks sidelined with a groin injury, James suited up alongside a fully healthy Lakers squad for the first time in what felt like months.

LeBron James is expected to miss some time after injuring his groin against the Boston Celtics, but his absence could secretly be a good thing for the Los Angeles Lakers.

After missing six games due to a groin strain, LeBron James didn't quite look like his old self in his return on Saturday.