LeBron James officially announces his Met Gala attendance, following postseason injury confirmation.
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LeBron James Skips the 2025 Met Gala Due to Injury, Savannah Steps In
wonderin' if basketball superstar LeBron James shall grace the 2025 Met Gala red carpet? Well, my friend, here's the scoop!
LeBron dropping a bomb on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday, May 5, 2025, revealed his unfortunate absence at the glitzy event. A knee injury he sustained during the Lakers' playoff bout with the Minnesota Timberwolves has sidelined him for the 2025 Met Gala. But fret not, James' queen, Savannah, will be there, holding the fort down, just as always!
"Sad to report, my knee injury from the season's end has me bench-bound for tonight's Met Gala in NY! Wish I could've been there to join in the historic jazz! My stunningly strong queen will be shining brighter than ever," the basketball titan posted.
A bummer indeed for James, as he was all set to unveil his stellar exhibit, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style in collaboration with Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, and Lewis Hamilton.
So, is LeBron James Attending the 2025 Met Gala?
Nope, LeBron James will be a Met Gala no-show after the Lakers' first-round playoff exit. His Grade 2 MCL sprain during Game 5 against the Timberwolves was the final blow in a disheartening series for the Lakers.
The Lakers' disappointing playoff run marked their second straight first-round exit, with James losing 14 of his last 14 playoff games. They slid past the finish line, losing the last three games against the Timberwolves, with James scoring 22 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in their last game.
The 2025 Met Gala was a bitter pill to swallow, as James and the Lakers had high hopes for a better outcome. Former champions, the Lakers had claimed one NBA Championship with James (against James' former team, the Miami Heat, in the 2020 NBA Finals). They ended the regular season with a record of 50 wins and finished first in the Pacific Division and third in the Western Conference.
As James recovers from his injury, he looks ahead to the upcoming NBA season, his 23rd season overall. A former number one draft pick (in 2003 NBA Draft), James has made quite a name for himself, playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Heat, and Lakers throughout his illustrious career. His son, Bronny James, is currently following in his footsteps, playing alongside him on the Lakers.
- LeBron James Won't Attend the Met Gala Due to Knee Injury
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- Savannah James to Attend the 2025 Met Gala
- Despite the disappointing turn of events, basketball titan LeBron James won't be attending the 2025 Met Gala as he sustained a knee injury during the Lakers' playoff bout.
- As LeBron James recovers from his injury, fans eagerly await his participation in the 2025 NBA Draft, given his illustrious career as a former number one draft pick.
- Congratulating the Lakers on their 2025 championship win, fans are already speculating the team's standing in the upcoming NBA season, with James' return being a crucial factor.
- The 2025 Met Gala marked a unique moment on the sports and fashion landscape as LeBron James had planned to debut his superfine exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, despite his absence.
- With James still recovering from his injury, his son, Bronny James, is expected to display his own talents in basketball's basketball championship draft in 2025, following in his father's footsteps.
