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NBA: LeBron James violated COVID-19 protocol, says report

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/life/05/22/20210522-lebron-james-rtr.jpg"/><figcaption>Injured Lakers forward LeBron James watches from the bench in their game against Washington on April 28. Geoff Burke, USA Today Sports/Reuters</figcaption></figure></div>Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James violated the NBA&#x27;s health and safety protocols when he attended a promotional event this week, according to ESPN.The event, an outdoor photo shoot for a tequila brand James has an interest in, came before Wednesday&#x27;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&#x27;t clear which James provided.James has declined to discuss his vaccination status publicly.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/05/20/21/nba-lakers-warriors-playin-result">NBA: Lakers secure 7th seed with slim win over Warriors</a></li></ul>&quot;It&#x27;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,&quot; said a league spokesperson, per ESPN&#x27;s report.Failure to comply with the health and safety protocols can result in a warning, fine or suspension, but it doesn&#x27;t appear the Lakers will be missing their main attraction.The Lakers, the No. 7 seed, are gearing up for Sunday&#x27;s Game 1 of their first-round series against the No. 2 seed Phoenix Suns .James, 36, recently returned to the lineup after missing 26 of 28 games with a right ankle sprain. He has helped the team stretch its winning streak to six games.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/05/21/21/nba-stephen-curry-nikola-jokic-and-joel-embiid-mvp-finalists">NBA: Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid MVP finalists</a></li></ul>In 45 games this season, James averaged 25.0 points, 7.8 assists and 7.7 rebounds.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/05/22/21/nba-grizzlies-blow-lead-still-beat-warriors-to-claim-playoff-berth">NBA: Grizzlies blow lead, still beat Warriors to claim playoff berth</a></li></ul>

Failure to comply with the health and safety protocols can result in a warning, fine or suspension, but it doesn't appear the Lakers will be missing James.

Failure to comply with the health and safety protocols can result in a warning, fine or suspension, but it doesn't appear the Lakers will be missing James.