Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not only one of the greatest basketball players of all time but is also deeply involved in numerous off-court ventures. Quite simply, LeBron is among the most influential athletes the world has ever seen, and his impact will continue to be felt long after his playing days are over.

In the fashion world, the Met Gala is the most anticipated event of the year, attracting top names and faces from around the globe. And in 2025, LeBron James will be joining that prestigious lineup.

On ESPN’s NBA Today, Malika Andrews announced that James has been appointed as a co-chair of the 2025 Met Gala, joining an impressive group that includes actor Colman Domingo and F1 star Lewis Hamilton, among others.

LeBron has his hands in so many different things throughout the entertainment sphere and now having a part in the Met Gala is something else he can add to the list of his many accomplishments. James is usually dressed very well before games so taking part in this does make sense.

As Andrews pointed out though, whether he will be able to attend the Met Gala itself next year is up in the air and he would likely be just fine if he had to skip it as it takes place on the first weekend of May. Ideally, the Lakers will be in the midst of a playoff run, and if that’s the case he wouldn’t be able to make it.

Nonetheless, James is once again part of history with every chair for the 2025 Met Gala being black men.

Lakers could play Bronny & LeBron James together on Opening Night

Right now, LeBron James is primarily focused on the Lakers, preparing for the upcoming season as training camp and preseason games are already in progress. In a recent preseason matchup, LeBron took the court with his son, Bronny James, for the first time, sparking curiosity about when this moment might occur during the regular season.

It may happen sooner than expected, as reports suggest that JJ Redick and the Lakers hope to have LeBron and Bronny share the floor as early as Opening Night, when the Lakers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Bronny is certainly a developmental project and isn’t expected to see significant playing time during his rookie season. However, everyone involved will continue to work together to make this historic moment a reality.