LeBron James (knee) is officially listed as OUT for Monday's Met Gala.
The Los Angeles Lakers superstar broke the news himself just minutes ago ... stating the ailment he suffered in Game 5 of the first-round matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves has forced him to miss the annual event.
"Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won't be able to attend the Met Gala in NY tonight as so many people have been asking and congratulating me on!