LeBron James affirms his Met Gala attendance following postseason injury setback
Bouncing off Your Question: It's official, folks! Let's set the record straight – LeBron James will not be attending the 2025 Met Gala!
The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player spilled the beans himself on the very day, May 5, 2025. Leaping over Twitter to X, he shared his regrets about skipping this iconic event, citing a knee injury that he picked up during the playoffs, specifically a Grade 2 MCL sprain.[1][2]
But worry not, LeBron's Queen, Savannah James, stepped in like the boss she is, and appeared on the red carpet in his absence.
Take a peek at his announcement:
Ironically, LeBron was set to premiere his exhibit – Superfine: Tailoring Black Style – in partnership with heavy-hitters like Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, and Lewis Hamilton.[1][2]
For the Curious: Unfortunately, LeBron wasn't the only celebrity who couldn't make it to the 2025 Met Gala. Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton had other plans during the Miami Grand Prix, and Travis Kelce's photoshoot paid an unexpected tribute to Taylor Swift. Talk about a whirlwind week![3][4]
Sources:[1] Variety, Here Are the Met Gala 2025 Outfits That Made a Splash[2] E! News, LeBron James Reveals He Won't Attend 2025 Met Gala Due to Injury[3] People, Joe Burrow, Olivia Ponton Head Out for Miami Grand Prix[4] Us Weekly, Did Travis Kelce's Photoshoot feature a nod to Taylor Swift?
Despite LeBron James' absence from the 2025 Met Gala due to a knee injury, the four-time NBA MVP had planned to premiere his sports-analysis focused exhibit, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' in partnership with other industry heavyweights. This basketball star's sports-related commitment clashed with the fashion event, as he would've joined the ranks alongside stars such as Joe Burrow and Travis Kelce, who were also unable to attend the 2025 NBA champion's draft night.
