LeBron: Organizing an All-Star game is like a blow to the face ”/ News

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The spotlights shone on LeBron James again tonight. The Los Angeles Lakers leader scored a triple-double, beating Wilt Chamberlain by one hit, but after a win over the Denver Nuggets, James was disappointed with the NBA’s decision to host an All-Star game.

“After the league said there wouldn’t be an All-Star Game this season, it’s like a punch to the face,” LeBron said. – I don’t even know why we will have this event at all. Personally, I have neither the energy nor the excitement for this match. “

James also added that in March he expected a five-day break rather than a showdown.

“My body will be there, but not really thoughts,” James added.

The All-Star game will be held on March 7 in Atlanta at the State Farm Arena. Still, as ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski reported, players will have the freedom to choose whether they want to compete in the All-Star game.

LeBron is not the first basketball player to express his frustration with the NBA’s decision to host an All-Star game.

“I’ll be rude, but I think that’s stupid,” De’Aaron Fox, the Sacramento Kings wizard, told abc10.com. – If we have to wear masks during regular season matches, what is the goal of bringing the All-Star game back? Of course, money makes the world go round. I don’t really survive because of it. “

Houston Wallets player John Wall expressed a similar thought after the game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

“I really don’t agree with that decision, but I respect Chris Paul and Adam Silver and I understand the situation,” Wall said. – I don’t care if I go to the All Stars game or not. The most important thing is to win a place in the playoffs. “