Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James will sit out the rest of the season, the team announced on Saturday.

The Lakers have already been eliminated from the playoffs.

“After consulting with our team doctors and medical staff, we have decided to hold LeBron out of games for the remainder of the season. This decision will allow his groin to fully heal, and is best for the future success of both LeBron and the Lakers.”

The Lakers have six games remaining in the regular season.

In his first season in Los Angeles, LeBron James played in 55 games. The King averaged 27.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 8.3 assists per contest while shooting 51.0 percent from the field, 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 66.5 percent from the free-throw line.

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LeBron recorded 32 double-doubles and eight triple-doubles.

The groin injury James suffered on Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors changed Los Angeles' season. The Lakers were in the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings after beating the Warriors on Christmas.

The Purple and Gold struggled without LeBron during the 17 games he missed. The club went just 6-11.

This summer is going to be the first offseason since his second year in the NBA LeBron will get to relax his body and mind.