LeBron and Brony James of the Lakers declined an invitation to the NBA All-Star weekend

The Los Angeles Lakers father-son duo LeBron James and Bronnie James they refused call for NBA All-Star weekend, according to Chris Haynes on X. The news is not too much of a surprise. after all, James reflected on the new format of the NBA All-Star game.

It can be said that he is not a fan of the new format, and justifiably so. Since the 2019-20 season, the All-Star Game hasn’t been much to brag about. It’s turned into more of a talent show, as opposed to competitive basketball. While some elite players use it as a time to rest, the best players in the league are gathered in one place.

Also, it’s not just LeBron who has had criticisms of the new format. Even Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant called the new format ‘terrible’ and elaborated on how competitiveness was taken away. If anyone would get that point, it would be LeBron and Durant.

Back to LeBron and Brony, the father-son duo made a lot of headlines even before the season started. Broney was drafted with the 55th overall pick, despite playing just one season for USC basketball. Some thought this was a case of nepotism.

LeBron James and Bronnie James don’t need an NBA All-Star weekend

While general manager Rob Pelinka dismissed that claim, Broney has spent most of his time in the G-League this season. He showed some promise there and continues to develop. Still, whenever he’s on the Lakers’ main roster, the question is whether Brony will play.

Furthermore, LeBron and Brony made the Lakers and NBA history. They were the first father and son to play together in the NBA, and on the same team. After all, the duo has plenty of attention on them at any given moment anyway. Both LeBron and Brony not spending the weekend in Indianapolis might not be the worst thing.

It is unknown if this means LeBron will not play in the game. However, if he did play, he could make the 21st All-Star Game. He could continue to add to his collection of records and accomplishments thus far in his 22 seasons in the NBA.

He may change his mind in the coming weeks, though, but it will take a lot of persuasion to make that happen. From the league’s point of view, they are set on a new format, despite criticism from veterans and consistent all-stars around the league.