LeBron James to miss Met Gala despite being honorary co-chair

LeBron James announced Monday he will forgo attending the Met Gala despite being the honorary co-chair for the event, which takes place in New York City.

The Los Angeles Lakers star said he’s been dealing with an injury he suffered in the team’s first-round playoff exit against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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"Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won’t be able to attend the Met Gala in NY tonight as so many people have been asking and congratulating me on!" James wrote on X. 

"Hate to miss an historical event! My beautiful powerful Queen will be there holding the castle down as ...