The NBA great LeBron James shared that he won't make it to the 2025 Met Gala , despite being honored as an honorary chair for the event. The Los Angeles Lakers player sustained a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee during Game 5 of the first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 30. This kind of injury generally needs several weeks to recover, which means James will miss both the rest of the NBA playoffs and the star-studded gala. His wife, Savannah James , will attend in his place.
LeBron James' injury sidelines him from Met Gala , Savannah James to attend in his placeLeBron James confirmed his withdrawal from the Met Gala via a post on X, expressing his disappointment at missing the event. "Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won't be able to attend the Met Gala in NY tonight as so many people have been asking and congratulating me on! Hate to miss an historical event! My beautiful powerful Queen will be there holding the castle down as she always has done!"
The 2025 Met Gala is happening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, and the theme is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," which honors Black dandyism and its impact on fashion. This year, James is stepping in as an honorary chair, joining co-chairs like Vogue 's Anna Wintour, actor Colman Domingo, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, rapper A$AP Rocky, and musician Pharrell Williams. The Met Gala committee also includes some amazing athletes like WNBA star Angel Reese, Olympian Simone Biles, NFL's Jonathan Owens, and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson.
James got hurt when he collided with Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo in Game 5 of the playoffs. He came back for a bit, but the Lakers ended up losing 103-96 and got knocked out of the playoffs. At 40, James wrapped up the 2024-25 NBA season averaging 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists over 70 games. He has a $52.6 million player option for next season, and the Lakers are hoping he'll stick around for at least another year.
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LeBron James not being at the 2025 Met Gala highlights the toll of his recent injury, which not only ended the Lakers' playoff journey but also kept him from a major fashion event. Although fans will miss seeing him on the red carpet, Savannah James will still be there to represent them. As LeBron focuses on healing, the Met Gala carries on with its celebration of Black culture and style, showing the link between sports and fashion.
LeBron James' injury sidelines him from Met Gala , Savannah James to attend in his placeLeBron James confirmed his withdrawal from the Met Gala via a post on X, expressing his disappointment at missing the event. "Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won't be able to attend the Met Gala in NY tonight as so many people have been asking and congratulating me on! Hate to miss an historical event! My beautiful powerful Queen will be there holding the castle down as she always has done!"
The 2025 Met Gala is happening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, and the theme is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," which honors Black dandyism and its impact on fashion. This year, James is stepping in as an honorary chair, joining co-chairs like Vogue 's Anna Wintour, actor Colman Domingo, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, rapper A$AP Rocky, and musician Pharrell Williams. The Met Gala committee also includes some amazing athletes like WNBA star Angel Reese, Olympian Simone Biles, NFL's Jonathan Owens, and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson.
James got hurt when he collided with Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo in Game 5 of the playoffs. He came back for a bit, but the Lakers ended up losing 103-96 and got knocked out of the playoffs. At 40, James wrapped up the 2024-25 NBA season averaging 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists over 70 games. He has a $52.6 million player option for next season, and the Lakers are hoping he'll stick around for at least another year.
Also Read: Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell guts out 33 points in game 1 despite visible knee discomfort
LeBron James not being at the 2025 Met Gala highlights the toll of his recent injury, which not only ended the Lakers' playoff journey but also kept him from a major fashion event. Although fans will miss seeing him on the red carpet, Savannah James will still be there to represent them. As LeBron focuses on healing, the Met Gala carries on with its celebration of Black culture and style, showing the link between sports and fashion.
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