Donte DiVincenzo, who has missed 43 games due to a toe injury, had his first game again as a Timberwolves against the Lakers because he is one of the most lethal guards of Minnesota Timberwolves who can effectively shoot and score, that's why the Timberwolves need him during their game against the Lakers, and some fans clowned him, saying that injured players, including Donte DiVincenzo, cannot wait any longer to fight against LeBron James and the gang, even if theyre still struggling with their injuries. (via X/@LakeShowYo)
"Why players always returning against the Lakers like wait another day dammm." - a fan commented (via X/@KurlyChrisTV)
Fans troll Donte DiVincenzo's miraculous recovery just to play against the Lakers
Fans poked fun at Donte DiVincenzo, stating that the GOAT, LeBron James, is not threatened with Donte DiVincenzo's comeback. (via X/@ScottStuart2K)
Some fans also defended Donte DiVincenzo suiting up against the Lakers, saying that the Los Angeles Lakers is one of the most recognizable NBA Teams and that having an exposure while playing against the Lakers is a big opportunity for the players!
"Why do yall take this to heart? they playing the lakers who are one of the most known basketball teams and get international coverage + the game is gonna be on national tv, the reason they come back against us is because they want the exposure." - a fan remarked (via X/@GetOnDexie)
NBA fans also troll Donte DiVincenzo's decision, saying that the Los Angeles Lakers are THAT famous that injured players will play against them, injuries be damned!
"Ofc these men always wanna return against the Lakers!" - an NBA fan commented (via X/@Croix2times)
Some NBA fans also joked that every game against the Los Angeles Lakers is like playoffs to the injured players, that's why they try to play against Bron and the gang!
"Everyone is coming back against the Lakers. It’s their playoffs." - another NBA fan replied (via X/@TSLAKRZ)
Even if Donte DiVincenzo was cleared to play against the Lakers, it's still not enough for him and the Minnesota Timberwolves to win, prodding Los Angeles Lakers to poke fun at them.
"Still not enough to beat us! Lakeshow baby!!" - a Los Angeles Lakers fan said (via X/@mikesauce143)
Los Angeles Lakers fans also clowned Donte DiVincenzo, joking that he prepared for a month and a half just to play against the Lakers.
"Be prepping a month and a half for this game!" - another Los Angeles Lakers fan added (via X/@JaminFitness)
Fans also commented that even Jesus himself will be resurrected for the 2nd time just to play against the Lakeshow crew.
"You can’t make this sh** up. Jesus would return from the dead a 2nd time to suit up against the Lakers!" - an X user pointed out (via X/@NBA_Hate_Watch)
Why injured players wanted to play against the Los Angeles Lakers
Aside from Donte DiVincenzo, some injured players of other teams also played against the Lakers, making fans feel that even if the injured players are not 100% fine and ready, they will persist to play, making their injuries worse.
It seems that the reason injured players wanted to play against the Lakeshow is because it's a big opportunity to play against LeBron James and Luka Doncic..
Another reason that injured players are playing against the Lakers is maybe because their Coach (or even their GM) asked them to play. After all, their team needs another player that can sustain their energy on the court.
Injured players need to get some rest and recovery. If their team is playing against the Los Angeles Lakers, it's better to be out of the game just for a full recovery because they will face the Los Angeles Lakers one way or another. What's important is that the injured players are okay and healthy instead of them limping after the game against the Lakers.

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