Has LeBron James ever graced the red carpet of Met Gala? Closer look as Lakers star named among chairs for fashion's biggest night

LA Lakers star LeBron James has been selected as an honorary co-chair of the 2025 Met Gala. James was selected together with some of the biggest celebrities like Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams. They will join Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour.

The 2025 Met Gala will be the first appearance of James on the red carpet. Fans should mark their calendars for May 5, 2025, as it will be the debut of one of the most storied players in sports history.

The theme of the 2025 event will be 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'. According to Billboard, the theme draws inspiration from Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book, 'Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity'.

Numerous celebrities, including some well-known NBA players, have walked the red carpet at the event over the years.

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Which NBA players have been on the Met Gala red carpet before LeBron James?

There have been a few NBA players who have dabbled in fashion. A few of them took the chance to be stylish and were invited to attend the Met Gala. Here are some of them.

Amar'e Stoudemire

Former New York Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire has put on iconic outfits over the years. This earned him an invite to the Met Gala in 2011, 2012 and 2014.

Carmelo Anthony

Stoudemire's former teammate and future Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony also had the chance to be at the iconic event. Anthony was present in 2011, 2012 and 2014, when he attended the event with his ex-wife, LaLa.

Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade, former teammate of LeBron James, also got to flex his fashion sense with his wife, Gabrielle Union. Wade was present at the event in 2015, 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024

Russell Westbrook

One of the most fashionable NBA stars, Russell Westbrook made his Met Gala debut in 2021. Westbrook also attended the event in 2022 and 2023.

Steph Curry

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry also made his appearance at the Met Gala. Curry made his debut at the event in 2021, while accompanied by his spouse, Ayesha.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Together with Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his debut at the event in 2021. The OKC Thunder star also made an appearance in 2023.

Ben Simmons

Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons has also walked in the Met Gala's red carpet event. Simmons stole the show in 2024 with a clock suitcase.

WNBA stars Brittney Griner and Angel Reese have also suited up for the event before James.