NBA All-Star Game to miss James for first time after 20-year run
The NBA All-Star Game 2025 will miss LeBron James for the first time after a 20-year run due to a foot and ankle injury.
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NBA ALL-STAR GAME 2025 TO MISS JAMES DUE TO DISCOMFORT IN FOOT, ANKLE
The NBA All-Star Game on Sunday will miss James due to discomfort to his left foot and ankle.
Furthermore, the 40-year-old veteran also missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ last game against the Indiana Pacers before All-Star weekend due to the same injuries.
Furthermore, James thought he could shake off the discomfort before Sunday’s game.
“I was hoping it would feel a lot better this morning (Sunday), but it was not where I wanted it to be,” the 22-year veteran said.
He hopes he can play in the Lakers’ (32-20) next game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.
JAMES JOINS DAVIS, ANTETOKOUNMPO IN SIDELINES
James thus joins former teammate Anthony Davis and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo among the major absences this year.
Moreover, Davis was reported out since last week.
Davis was a major piece in the Luka Doncic trade completed by the Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks two weeks ago.
Furthermore, Antetokounmpo also had to be replaced by Atlanta Hawks’ guard Trae Young on Team Chuck also due to an injury.
Meanwhile, James only made the announcement of his absence two hours before the game.
This means the NBA will not name a substitute player in his place.
CASTLE, TEAM C WINS RISING STARS; MCCLUNG, HERO TOP DUNK, 3-POINT CONTESTS
Stephon Castle and the rest of Team C of Golden State Warriors legend Chris Mullin beat Team G League in the final 25-14, to win the Rising Stars Challenge.
Furthermore, the San Antonio Spurs’ rookie guard won MVP honors on Saturday.
He and Team C will advance to the four-team All-Star Game mini-tournament.
Moreover, Team C will be absorbed as Team Candace of WNBA legend Candace Parker.
They will face a James-less Team Shaq of retired Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal.
Meanwhile, MacMcClung won the Slam Dunk contest for a historic third-straight time.
He edged Castle with four perfect 50s en route to the title.
McClung, a G League player played once for the Orlando Magic this season.
He leapt over a Kia on his first attempt that served as the highlight of the event.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro edged hometown Warriors sniper Buddy Hield, 24-23, to win the 3-Point shootout title also Sunday.
The Team Cavs of Evan Mobley nd Donovan Mitchell won the Skills Challenge, beating Draymond Green and Moses Moody of Team Warriors.
Emmy-winning actor Rome Flynn won MVP honors as he lead Team Bonds over Team Rice, 66-55, in the All-Star celebrity game on Friday.
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