LeBron James slammed the NBA’s plans for staging an All-Star Game during the global Covid-19 pandemic, describing it as “a slap in the face” for players.
“I have zero energy and zero excitement about an All-Star Game this year,” James said Thursday night following the Los Angeles Lakers 114-93 victory over the Denver Nuggets.
“I am not happy about it. If I am selected I will be there physically but not mentally.”
The 2021 All-Star Game had previously been canceled but on Thursday The Athletic reported that the NBA had reached an agreement with the players association to host the event in Atlanta, Georgia on March 7.
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