Lakers News

Report: LeBron James violated NBA protocols when he partied with Drake and Michael B. Jordan

Published by
Brad Sullivan

A new report indicates that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James violated NBA protocols when he was seen at a social event with rapper Drake and actor Michael B. Jordan.

ESPN’s Dave McMenamin noted that the Lakers have been notified about the safety and health violation that’s connected to COVID-19 concerns.

“It’s a violation of the agreed-upon protocols, and, as we have in other comparable instances around the league, it has been addressed with the team,” a league spokesman told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin on Friday.

The event in question was a promotional affair for a tequila that James has financial interest in. Invited were required to either show a recent COVID-19 negative test or proof of being vaccinated.

James has declined to specifically answer whether he’s been vaccinated, though teammate Dennis Schroder indicated recently that he and James were the only two Lakers who had not yet received the vaccine.

The violation is not expected to impact James’ availability for Sunday’s game versus the Phoenix Suns. Of course, the Lakers will need James in the lineup throughout the postseason if they want to have a strong chance of repeating as NBA champs.

Brad Sullivan

Brad is a freelance writer for LakersDaily.com, who can clearly recall watching Lakers games in 1972 as they captured the first of their 11 Los Angeles-based titles. The franchise's evolution into a beloved and iconic franchise among its fan base since that memorable year allows for a wider perspective to be a part of his writing about the team's current fortunes.

Published by
Brad Sullivan

Recent Posts

Report: Lakers could run into trouble with pursuit of Walker Kessler

The Athletic's Jovan Buha became the latest person to connect the Los Angeles Lakers to…

November 1, 2024

Ex-NBA player ‘honored’ that LeBron James has him blocked on X

Former NBA player turned political candidate Royce White made a post on X on Thursday…

November 1, 2024

LeBron doesn’t rule out playing with his 2nd son Bryce in the NBA

Ahead of Wednesday night's bout between the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers, a former…

October 31, 2024

Close family friend and ex-teammate declares LeBron, Bronny and Bryce will all play together

According to Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will…

October 30, 2024

Dwyane Wade points out minor flaw of Kobe Bryant statue

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade was recently honored with his own statue, and he actually…

October 29, 2024

Brian Windhorst says Anthony Davis is in ‘better physical condition’ than he was earlier in his career

During his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, injuries have been a persistent concern for…

October 28, 2024