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.

Mr. James, the honorary chair of the gala, announced on X that he would no longer appear at the event. After some speculation, LeBron James, the honorary chair of the Met Gala, has said he would not be attending the event after all.