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LeBron James In Awe Of Savannah James At Met Gala After He Missed Out Due To Injury


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LeBron James may have missed the 2025 Met Gala, but his admiration for his wife, Savannah James, was louder than anything he could have said on the red carpet.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar, sidelined by a Grade 2 MCL sprain suffered during his final playoff game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, had to sit out fashion's biggest night.

It would've been his first-ever Met Gala appearance, and he was set to attend as an honorary co-chair. But instead of gracing the red carpet in New York, LeBron stayed home, injured, disappointed, and far from the flashing cameras.

Still, the spotlight never strayed from the James family. Savannah, making her solo Met Gala debut, turned heads the moment she stepped out. Wearing a custom Hanifa gown, she radiated confidence, elegance, and power.

Her look combined a rich burgundy palette with sharp tailoring and a sculpted mermaid skirt that hugged her frame and demanded attention. She didn't just wear the theme, she embodied it. Her aura was undeniable, her presence commanding.

LeBron, even from the sidelines, couldn't contain his pride. The moment Savannah's photos hit social media, he took to Instagram, posting heart-eye emojis, brown hearts, and reels of his queen walking the carpet like she owned it.

Credit: LeBron James/ Instagram

His reaction was the definition of speechless love. Though he couldn't physically be there, LeBron was clearly glued to every moment, reposting Savannah's Met Gala looks and flooding his stories with admiration. It was a proud husband moment, amplified by the history of their bond.

From high school sweethearts to one of the most beloved power couples in sports and culture, the two have weathered everything, from championship parades to postseason heartbreak, and still manage to uplift one another like it's day one.

This moment came at a time when LeBron needed her support more than ever. Not only did the Lakers fall short in the playoffs, but Bronny James, his oldest son and now his teammate, faced criticism in the media.

LeBron, who's always worn his role as a father and husband with unmatched pride, made it clear that family remains his priority. And Savannah, stepping up in the moment, gave him a victory off the court when he needed one.

The theme of this year's Met Gala, "Tailored for You," celebrated individual style with emphasis on menswear and Black fashion heritage.

Savannah's nod to fashion icon Andre Leon Talley in her pre-event tribute was another subtle reminder of how deeply thoughtful she is. She wasn't just dressed for the moment, she carried legacy, pride, and love.

Even with a knee injury, King James still found a way to stand tall beside his queen.

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