Carmelo Anthony, one of LeBron James' closest friends, has a strong opinion on James opting to not play in this year's NBA All-Star Game.

Under the NBA’s new tournament-like format for the All-Star Game, LeBron James was the first overall pick selected by Shaquille O’Neal a couple weeks ago. But on Sunday, Shaq’s squad took quite the hit with last-minute injury news.

However, during the recent 2025 All-Star Game, some people felt that James failed to set a good example for his fellow players. Former NBA player and coach Byron Scott was one of

LeBron James will not play in Sunday’s All-Star Game, the first time he has been selected but will not participate in the league’s midseason showcase.

Soreness in a foot and ankle force him to miss the midseason classic. He hopes to be ready when the regular season resumes on Wednesday.

Fellow All-Stars Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo both suffered injuries following their respective selections, and both were replaced by other players from their respective conferences ahead of All-Star weekend, with Kyrie Irving and Trae Young getting the nods.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has revealed that he will not be playing in the NBA All-Star Game tonight. During his media availability before the game, James revealed that he is still dealing with an injury so he will not be in uniform. LeBron James says he won't play in tonight's game because of foot/ankle discomfort.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not play in Sunday night's All-Star Game, per the Associated Press' Tim Reynolds. James told reporters he's sitting out due to lingering foot and ankle discomfort. A replacement for James won't be named ahead of tipoff, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin.

LeBron James won’t take part in Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game. The Lakers superstar revealed a little more than an hour before it started that he won’t play due to foot and ankle discomfort.

The 22-year veteran is set to headline Shaq’s OG Team in the NBA’s new All-Star Game format, teaming with Olympic teammates Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. Fans and media members will hear from the NBA's all-time leading scorer prior to the league's first-ever tournament-style All-Star Game.

Count former NBA All-Star Kendall Gill among those who are taking Michael Jordan over LeBron James in the G.O.A.T debate. During a recent podcast appearance, G