LeBron James skips All-Star game for father-daughter workout with Zhuri

LeBron James misses the 2025 NBA All-Star Game focusing on training with daughter Zhuri instead.

As the NBA emerges from the All-Star break, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James opted to sit out the 2025 NBA All-Star Game due to a foot issue. Instead, he took the time to focus on both his fitness and family, training alongside his 10-year-old daughter, Zhuri James.

LeBron working out with Zhuri ❤️ @KingJames pic.twitter.com/PEvLWD7gX2

— Overtime (@overtime) February 17, 2025

James shared clips of their father-daughter workout on social media, showing himself exercising while playing tracks from Kendrick Lamar’s ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’. Despite the ongoing tensions between Lamar and Drake, James appeared to focus on bonding with his youngest child rather than engaging in music industry debates. The videos also showed Zhuri participating in exercises and playfully tossing baseball equipment, reflecting her growing interest in sports.

This isn’t the first time James has publicly expressed pride in Zhuri’s athletic journey. In late 2024, he shared photos of her in a volleyball uniform, wearing the number 6 jersey—a number her father famously wore during his Miami Heat and USA Basketball stints. LeBron has frequently spoken about his love for his daughter, previously stating in a 2021 interview that “my daughter is the greatest thing in my life, along with my boys. Whenever she smiles, it makes me happy.”

While some fans supported James prioritizing family and recovery, others were disappointed by his absence from the All-Star Game, feeling he should have participated despite the injury. However, his focus remains on preparing for the second half of the NBA season. The Lakers are set to resume play on February 19 against the Charlotte Hornets, as they look to make a push for the NBA playoffs.