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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James violated the NBA’s health and safety protocols when he attended a promotional event this week, according to ESPN.
The event, an outdoor photo shoot for a tequila brand James has an interest in, came before Wednesday’s 103-100 win over the Golden State Warriors in a play-in game.
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