LeBron James Says He’s ‘Not Playing’ If NBA Stops Fans from Attending Games Due to Coronavirus

Lebron James isn’t interested in playing games that the fans aren’t able to attend and enjoy.

The NBA told teams to start preparing to play games without any fans in attendance. Many other sport leagues have suspended games in front of crowds in fear of the coronavirus spreading. According to HuffPost, LeBron James doesn’t like the idea of shutting fans out of the game.

"If I show up to an arena and there ain't no fans in there, I ain't playing."

LeBron on possibly playing NBA games without any fans in attendance due to coronavirus outbreak. pic.twitter.com/Ee5XMQ40X6

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 7, 2020

LeBron James addresses the #NBA issuing a memo on the possibility of playing games without fans in the arena.

“Play games without the fans? No, that’s impossible…I ain’t playing.” pic.twitter.com/CRVl9XVbMl

— Lauren Jones (@LoJoMedia) March 7, 2020

“Play games without the fans?” LeBron told reporters following the Lakers’ victory over the Bucks. “No. That’s impossible. I ain’t playing.”

“I ain’t got the fans in the crowd. That’s who I play for,” LeBron continued. “I play for my teammates. I play for the fans. That’s what it’s all about. If I show up to an arena and there are no fans in there, I ain’t playing. They can do what they want to do.”