The 2025 NBA All-Star Games have begun, and it is set to be a star-studded affair. However, fans should not expect LeBron James to be on the court, as the Los Angeles Lakers star announced a few hours ago that he would not be taking part in the games due to his ankle injury flaring up. The decision apparently came down to the wire, thus forcing James to reveal this just before the game.
“You won’t see anything from me tonight. Unfortunately, I will not be in uniform tonight. Still dealing with ankle and foot discomfort. I’m looking forward to seeing the format. I know this is the first year for it. That should be fun.”
This marks the first All-Star game in his career that James will not play in since joining the NBA. He has made an appearance in every NBA All-Star game that he has been selected for since his first nomination in 2005. This is yet another piece of history that LeBron James has made. Unfortunately, it is the kind of history that none of the NBA fans wanted to see.
LeBron was selected as an All-Star for the 21st time in his career, setting an NBA record for the most nominations by any player in the history of the NBA. On top of that, James continued to extend his record for the longest consecutive streak of All-Star nominations in the history of the NBA.
Now, Shaquille O’Neal‘s side will rely on Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry to help them win the new format of the 2025 NBA All-Star game. Regardless of the disappointment of losing LeBron James, it will be fun to see Durant and Curry running things in the Bay Area once again, even if it is for one night only.
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