Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James violated the NBA’s health and safety protocols when he attended a promotional event this week, but according to ESPN, won’t be suspended for any of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns.
The event, an outdoor photo shoot for a tequila brand James has an interest in, came before Wednesday’s 103-100 win over the Golden State Warriors in a play-in game.
Attendees for the promotion, which included rapper Drake and actor Michael B Jordan, had to either show proof of vaccination or a recent negative test. It wasn’t clear which James provided.
Failure to comply with the health and safety protocols can result in a warning, fine or suspension. James, however, according to reports, won’t be suspended as the nature of the event didn’t rise to a threat level of virus spread.