Los Angeles Lakers Superstars Lebron James Skipped the NBA All-Star Game Sunday night with a right arm injury, the league announced.
While the All-Star Game is great for fans to see the best of the best on the court together, there is always the possibility of an athlete getting injured.
it looked like a normal play where Toronto Raptors’ Pascal Siakam, playing for Team Giannis Antetokounmpo, had an uncontested layup — something that usually happens in this exhibition game.
However, James sneaked up behind and tried to block it against the backboard. In doing so, James’ hand got caught on the rim along the way, and this is what caused the injury.
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LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1st quarter at the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Tim Wachukwu/Getty Images)
Precautionary or not, James, who is captaining his squad against Antetokounmpo, will sit out the rest of the half.
Antetokounmpo is also injured as he is battling a wrist ailment. He suited up to play about 30 seconds of the game, filling in an easy dunk, before checking himself the rest of the way.
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LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots during the 1st quarter at the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Tim Wachukwu/Getty Images)
While we don’t know if this is just a precaution for James, the Lakers must be a little stressed should their star player suffer any kind of injury.
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James, who was honored at halftime as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, finished the All-Star Game with 13 points, four assists and one rebound.
LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first quarter of the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Tim Wachukwu/Getty Images)
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The Lakers are set to resume their 2022-23 regular season schedule against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday at the Crypto.com Arena.