LeBron James criticized the decision made by the NBA and NBPA to start the 20-21 season before Christmas with a limited offseason. The league initially appeared likely to start the 20-21 season on Martin Luther King Day, but pressure from their television partners led to the decision to move up the start of the season. 

RIM REST rest before starting back up. 8, possibly 9 ALL-STARS has missed Playoff games(most in league history). This is the best time of the year for our league and fans but missing a ton of our fav players. It’s insane. If there’s one person that know about the body and how it

— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 16, 2021

works all year round it’s ME! I speak for the health of all our players and I hate to see this many injuries this time of the year. Sorry fans wish you guys were seeing all your fav guys right now. 🙏🏾👑

— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 16, 2021

And I know all about the business side too/factors so don’t even try me! I get it.

— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 16, 2021