LeBron James won’t take part in Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game.
The Lakers superstar revealed a little more than an hour before it started that he won’t play due to foot and ankle discomfort.
“You won’t see anything from me tonight, unfortunately, I will not be in uniform tonight,” James told reporters. “Still dealing with ankle and foot discomfort, so I will not be playing tonight. I hate that, but I’m looking forward to seeing the format. This is the first year for it. … That should be fun.”
LeBron James addresses reporters before the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 16. Getty ImagesLeBron James announces that he will not play in tonight’s NBA All-Star Game due to ankle and foot issues.
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James was slated to play as a member of Shaq’s OGs squad in the new format, which features a single-elimination mini-tournament of four teams comprised of eight players.
The winner of each game will advance to the championship, with the Shaq’s OGs squad slated to take on a team comprised of first and second-year players.
LeBron James attempts a shot during the Lakers’ game on Feb. 12. Getty ImagesJames had been slated to play alongside Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis, now his former Lakers teammate.
“They call us the O.G.’s, that’s hilarious — we got a few guys with some grey hairs, so that makes sense,” James said before the All-Star Game started.
