The league decided not to suspend James as the «nature of the event didn’t rise to a threat level of virus spread.»
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James attended a promotional event for a tequila company he’s an investor in earlier this week, which the National Basketball Association has determined violated its health and safety protocols, but he will not be suspended, ESPN reported Saturday. James has declined to say publicly whether or not he has been vaccinated. In early March, when asked by reporters if he planned on receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, James stated, «That’s a conversation that my family and I will have. Pretty much keep that to a private thing.» He added, «Obviously, I saw [NBA commissioner Adam Silver] had his comments about the vaccination.
