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LeBron James blasted on social media for last-second decision to skip NBA All-Star Game
By Andrew Olson
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LeBron James is taking some heat for his late decision.
Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game wraps up the weekend’s festivities. James is out in the San Francisco Bay Area for All-Star Weekend, but made a late decision to not suit up in the game, citing ankle soreness.
While James brings star power to the game, media criticism focused on the timing of James’ decision. Had he announced he was skipping the All-Star Game earlier, someone else could have taken his spot.
Draymond Green: "I think [LeBron James] coulda helped somebody else out and said this earlier…"
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 17, 2025
Vince Carter: "There are a lot of guys who are worthy."
Jalen Rose: "He took a roster spot from somebody." #NBA https://t.co/O7qOijgsZN pic.twitter.com/hupGx4NZlT
James, who turned 40 on Dec. 30, has been playing professionally since 2003 and with the Las Angeles Lakers since 2018. James is a 21-time NBA All-Star. He was named NBA All-Star Game MVP in 2006, 2008 and 2018.
On social media, there were suggestions that Norm Powell could have filled in for James if he had made his decision earlier.
Could have said this earlier. Norman Powell could have made his first All-Star appearance. SMH https://t.co/LqqLHR7A11
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) February 16, 2025
The NBA All-Star Game is set for 8:15 p.m. ET on TBS and TNT.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
