"Michael Jordan would have attended" - NBA fans erupt as injured LeBron James appoints Savannah James to represent him at Met Gala

After the LA Lakers were eliminated in the postseason, it was revealed that LeBron James was playing through injury. As the 21-time All-Star continues his road to recovery, fans were buzzing online following his latest announcement.

As one of the most prominent figures in pro sports today, LeBron is often spotted at high-profile events. He was originally set to be in attendance for Monday's Met Gala, but things have changed.

On Monday afternoon, LeBron James took to X to tell the world that he will be skipping the Met Gala in light of his injury. The family will still be represented, as his wife Savannah is still set to make an appearance.

Shortly after this news, NBA fans had their fun at LeBron's expense following his decision to forego the Met Gala.

The comment section was flooded with fans chiming in with their thoughts on LeBron missing such a notable event.

LeBron suffered an MCL sprain in his left knee during the Lakers' Game 5 matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The reported timeline of recovery for this injury is anywhere from three to five weeks.

LeBron James' wife shows off stylish outfit ahead of Met Gala appearance

Throughout their marriage, Savannah James has always preferred to be out of the spotlight. However, with LeBron James not attending this year, all eyes will be on her upon arriving at the Met Gala.

Ahead of the event, Savannah appears ready to turn heads. On Sunday, she posted a series of photos on Instagram donning an all-maroon outfit. In the caption, Savannah cited she was stepping out into the public eye ahead of her appearance Monday.

LeBron James gave his seal of approval, as he was seen fawning over his wife in the comment section with a flurry of emojis.

Savannah has always had a good sense when it comes to fashion. With the Met Gala being such a high-class affair, the wife of the Lakers star is sure to turn heads with whatever she decides to wear.

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Kevin McCormick is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda with over four years of experience in journalism and a bachelor's degree in Sports Management Marketing from Holy Family University.

Kevin has worked with various notable outlets throughout his career, including 97.3 ESPN, ClutchPoints, Heavy Sports, and Sports Illustrated/FanNation, before joining Sportskeeda in March 2022.

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