LeBron James announced Monday on X that he would be skipping this year's Met Gala due to a knee injury. His wife attended the event solo.

However, shortly after that Game 5 loss, word emerged that the 40-year-old star had suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain that would've sidelined him for weeks had the Lakers continued playing. That injury timetable apparently extends to galas as well, as James announced on Monday morning that he would not be in attendance for that evening's festivities.

LeBron James will not be making his debut at the 2025 Met Gala despite being the event’s honorary chair. The Lakers star took to social media to address why he won’t appear on the red carpet at the Superfine: Tailoring Black Style exhibition.