LOS ANGELES -- The NBA's most high-profile star, LeBron James, eviscerated the league's plans to hold an All-Star Game in Atlanta in March while COVID-19 restrictions continue to have a grip on the regular season.
"I have zero energy and zero excitement about an All-Star Game this year," James said after the Los Angeles Lakers' 114-93 win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. "I don't even understand why we're having an All-Star Game."
James, 36, has played in the league's showcase event in 16 of his 17 seasons in the league and, as a top vote-getter, was named a captain the past three seasons as the NBA went away from East vs.