LeBron James to face no motion over COVID-19 protocol violation

Los Angeles Lakers ahead LeBron James is not going to face punishment for violating National Basketball Association (NBA) well being and security protocols by attending a promotional occasion, with the league saying he posed no threat of spreading COVID-19.
U.S. media reported final week that James attended an outside photoshoot for his tequila model with a number of celebrities earlier than the Lakers’ 103-100 win over the Golden State Warriors.
James, who was photographed with out a masks on the occasion, additionally performed in Sunday’s 99-90 loss to the Pheonix Suns within the opening recreation of their first-round playoff collection.
“To clarify any remaining misconception, LeBron James briefly attended an outdoor event last week where participants were required to be vaccinated or return a negative test result,” the NBA mentioned in a press release.

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“Under these circumstances and in session with medical consultants, it was decided that his attendance didn’t create dangers associated to the unfold of COVID-19 and due to this fact no quarantine was crucial.
“Over the course of this season, there have been numerous similar violations of the league’s health and safety protocols, which were addressed with the player’s team in a similar fashion.”
Under NBA guidelines, vaccinated gamers can have interaction in exterior actions together with their particular person industrial preparations.
James has not beforehand acknowledged if he has been vaccinated regardless of being requested by reporters on a number of events, saying it was a private matter.