Kemba agrees with LeBron's All-Star Game comments: 'He's a smart man'
Late Thursday night, LeBron James told reporters he had "zero energy and zero excitement" regarding an All-Star Weekend next month, calling the NBA's reported intent to hold such an event a "slap in the face" given the condensed 2020 offseason.
Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker, a four-time All-Star himself, is on board with James.
"Yeah, I agree," Walker said Friday, according to ClutchPoints' Tomer Azarly. "He's a smart man, he's been around. He's a leader. A lot of things he says is correct, man."
Regardless, Walker admitted it's unlikely he would be involved in this year's All-Star event anyway.
Owing to a knee injury, the 30-year-old was unable to make his season debut until Jan. 17. In seven appearances to date, Walker has averaged just 15 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game - all below his career averages.
The 2021 All-Star Weekend was originally set to be hosted in Indianapolis but was called off in late November. Now, the NBA has informed teams that Atlanta will host an All-Star Game on March 7, and is reportedly weighing the possibility of a Slam Dunk and Three-Point Contest as well.
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox was among the first high-profile players to cast doubt on the NBA's plans, calling the thought of a 2021 All-Star Game "stupid" on Wednesday.
"If we have to wear masks and do all this for a regular game, then what's the point of bringing the All-Star Game back?" Fox told reporters. "Obviously, money makes the world go round, so, it is what it is."