NBA: LeBron James says he won’t play in All-Star game
East NBA All Star LeBron James (Cavaliers) goes to the basket during the 64th NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden in New York February 15, 2015. | AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — LeBron James said he has withdrawn from Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, citing a nagging ankle and foot injury.
The Los Angeles Lakers star revealed his decision not to play in remarks to reporters ahead of Sunday night’s games at the Chase Center.
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“You will not see anything from me tonight,” James, 40, said. “Unfortunately I will not be in uniform tonight.
“Still dealing with ankle and foot discomfort, so I will not be playing tonight, unfortunately. You know I hate that. But I’m looking forward to seeing the format.”
James, making his 21st appearance in the All-Star game, had been due to play for “Team Shaq” selected by Shaquille O’Neal, alongside stars such as Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum.
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