In any other year, at any other venue, LeBron James would’ve considered it. But not now. Not when the All-Star Game is in his (other) backyard.



James made three more 3-pointers in Thursday’s win at Atlanta and is up to a staggering 43 percent from 3-point range. Given those gaudy figures, and given how confident he is right now shooting the 3, it’s plausible James could’ve competed in the 3-point contest at All-Star weekend — something he has never done before. And let’s be honest: If James called the league and said he wanted to participate, who would tell him no?



There’s only one problem. The All-Star game is in Los Angeles. Primarily for that reason, James told The Athletic he will not consider participating in the 3-point shootout.



“Not when I can spend a Saturday night at home with my family,” he said.



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