Westbrook Allegedly Addresses Skipping Post-Met Gala Interaction with James on Lakers?
Monday Night Madness in Pop Culture
Lebron James' wife, Savannah James, shone bright at the Met Gala, but the NBA star was absent due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, the NBA and NHL playoffs were heating up. Russell Westbrook, one of the most stylish athletes, was otherwise occupied with Game 1 of the second-round series between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Met Gala saw appearances from several notable personalities, including Angel Reese, Simone Biles, Sha'Carri Richardson, and Lewis Hamilton. Unfortunately, Westbrook's name didn't make the guest list or have any interactions with James as per available sources.
In a post-game interview after their win over the Thunder, Westbrook was asked if he spoke to his former teammate, James, about the Met Gala. He replied that he hadn't spoken to James in quite some time.
Westbrook and James played together in the Lakers, but their tenure was not without controversy. After being traded to the Lakers from the Washington Wizards in 2021, Westbrook was later sent to the Utah Jazz before the 2023 NBA trade deadline. His time with the Lakers was marked by mixed reactions from fans and the media.
However, Westbrook seems to have found his groove with the Nuggets, contributing 18 points, two rebounds, and two assists in Game 1 of the Thunder series. Despite the attention on the playoffs and the Met Gala, there's no evidence suggesting any communication between Westbrook and James regarding the costume ball. Sources indicate that LeBron James had to sit this Met Gala out due to a knee injury.
- Despite the thrilling NBA and NHL playoffs on Monday, Russell Westbrook missed the stunning Met Gala due to a prior commitment with Game 1 of the second-round series in the NBA.
- In sharp contrast, Lebron James' wife, Savannah, graced the Met Gala red carpet, though Lebron himself was absent due to a knee injury.
- Amidst the buzz of the playoffs, Westbrook was asked about Lebron during a post-game interview, admitting that they hadn't spoken in a while.
- While the Met Gala and the NBA playoffs dominated headlines, there's no reported communication between Westbrook and James about the costume ball, given James' absence due to his injury.
