Continuing the unfortunate tendency, this year’s major All-Star event was also disappointing. Before the games began, fans were informed that Anthony Edwards and LeBron James would not participate tonight. It was a selfish move by the athletes who was called by Gilbert Arena during his Reproduction Livestream.
Arenas said that Ant must have been aware of his situation and he should know that he would not be able to play. He had to back away so that someone else could take his place in the list. Arena said, “If he knew he wouldn’t play, he just had to let everyone know, so they could replace him with someone.”
Gill also said the same about LeBron, who also gave way to the last minute due to ankle injury. No one was aware of their injury until he appeared at a press conference and told the media that he would not put in Jersey tonight. Arena said, “It could have been a lamelo ball and someone else who felt he had to sit.”
Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young give their opinion on Lebron and Anthony Edwards sitting on All Star Game
“If you knew you wouldn’t play, it could have been a place at Lamelo Ball”
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LeBron’s decision not to reveal his status until the last minute cannot be justified. Even if he gave up the day before, his All-Star status would remain intact. He also showed up on a photo shoot in ordinary clothes that further anger the fans. What Lebron did is to be considered as a sign of disrespect and is also rudely not depicted.
Draymond Green also talks about LBJ’s decision on the air. He said, “I think [LeBron James] Mala helped someone else and said this earlier. “
Similar things were said by other participants in the show. Vince Carter talks about how there are a few players who have earned a place on the list and would take it seriously.
Jalen Rose also criticizes LeBron for the same reason.
The Ant-Man man may not be ignited as a lebron on the Internet, but his support also frowned. To make things worse, there was no clear reason why he couldn’t play tonight.
Initially, it was said that it was an injury to the groin that keeps Edwards away. Later, however, Mark Spears announced that Ant was expelled due to a cold. This may be either one of these reasons or a combination of both, regardless of that, without being informed of a person’s inaccessibility, shows that the two players have only thought of themselves, not the game, their teammates or even of Fans.