NBA All-Star Game: LeBron James a late scratch due to ankle, foot discomfort

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LeBron James won’t play in Sunday’s NBA All-Star tournament.

The Lakers star announced Sunday afternoon he’s dealing with foot and ankle discomfort and will sit out. James has been selected as an All-Star starter in each of his NBA seasons since his second in the league in 2004-05. His absence on Sunday will break a streak of 20 consecutive All-Star starts.

James was present at the All-Star site in San Francisco when he announced his status to reporters.

“You won’t see anything from me tonight, unfortunately,” James said. “I will not be in uniform tonight. Still dealing with ankle and foot discomfort. So, I will not be playing tonight, unfortunately.”

James has been dealing with lingering soreness in his left ankle that caused him to miss a Feb. 8 game against the Indiana Pacers. He’s played in two games since before to the All-Star break.

James’ absence will leave Team Shaq shorthanded in the first rendition of the NBA’s four-team All-Star mini-tournament. James was selected by Shaquille O’Neal via draft to a roster featuring All-Star veterans.

LeBron James won’t play in the NBA’s inaugural All-Star tournament. (Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

The seven-man roster already lost his former Lakers teammate, Anthony Davis, who’s sidelined with an adductor strain. Kyrie Irving was selected as Davis’ replacement, but James’ late scratch means Team Shaq will play with seven players instead of a full roster of eight All-Stars.

Team Shaq

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks (replacing Anthony Davis)
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns
Damian Lillard, Bucks
James Harden, Los Angeles Clippers
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics

Team Shaq will take on Team Candace in Sunday’s second semifinal. The team coached by Candace Parker won Friday’s Rising Stars tournament to advance to Sunday and is made up of first- and second-year NBA players.

Team Candace

Stephon Castle, San Antonio Spurs
Ryan Dunn, Phoenix Suns
Zach Edey, Memphis Grizzlies
Keyonte George, Utah Jazz
Trayce Jackson-Davis, Golden State Warriors
Dalton Knecht, Los Angeles Lakers
Jaylen Wells, Memphis…

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Publish date : 2025-02-16 23:46:00

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