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U.S. media reported last week that James
attended an outdoor photoshoot for his tequila brand with
several celebrities before the Lakers' 103-100 win over the
Golden State Warriors.
James, who was photographed without a mask at the event, also
played in Sunday's 99-90 loss to the Pheonix Suns in the opening
game of their first-round playoff series.
"To clarify any remaining misconception, LeBron James briefly
attended an outdoor event last week where participants were
required to be vaccinated or return a negative test result," the
NBA said in a statement
https://twitter.com/
NBAPR/status/1396969293590536192.
"Under these circumstances and in consultation with medical
experts, it was determined that his attendance did not create
risks related to the spread of COVID-19 and therefore no
quarantine was necessary.
"Over the course of this season, there have been numerous
similar violations of the league's health and safety protocols,
which were addressed with the player's team in a similar
fashion."
Under NBA rules, vaccinated players can engage in outside
activities including their individual commercial arrangements.
James has not previously stated if he has been vaccinated
despite being asked by reporters on multiple occasions, saying
it was a personal matter.
(Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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