The upcoming NBA All-Stars 2025 game has been as anticipated as ever. With the likes of Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum, and Kyrie Irving set to appear, you wouldn’t want to see this one. But if you’re thinking about LeBron James not being mentioned, it’s because he’s not even appeared yet.
The game is set to happen on February 16th, and it’s taking place at the Chase Center, home of the Warriors. For someone like Steph, he’s used to the rumbling of the Chase’s hardwood. The King is his teammate at Shaq‘s OGs, but he will not be available for the NBA All-Star Practice and Media Day like the rest of the honorees. Despite the NBA having a talk with the players about keeping the intensity and competition of the match at the highest level possible, it seems like we’ll see Bron for the first time during his pregame media availability on Sunday.
ESPN reported that the LA Lakers forward set to follow a tradition he’s had for all his previous 21 all-star games, and come later than the rest of the gang. “That’s been his custom the last few years, to maximise the breaks as much as he can.” With due respect, his career dignifies coming a few hours late to a game he knows he’ll dominate. But like all great kings, he knows when to take it easy and consider his time and body capabilities. He’s not the same 23-year-old we grew up watching. One of the OGs group leaders, he’ll know how to lead his team from the front- this is his 22nd time after all.
LeBron has chosen to not arrive for All Star Weekend until late on Sunday this year pic.twitter.com/V9OHfzJw5e
— Jake (@playoffjake) February 14, 2025
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