LeBron James and his son Bronny were invited to take part in the Skills Challenge at the upcoming NBA All-Star Game, but that invitation was declined.

So, while the elder James will be jet-setting out to the rat-infested Paris of the West to buddy up with the league’s other All-Stars — including the first Knickerbocker starting duo in 50 years — his first-born will be at home. Or, more likely, the gym.

Thursday also brought news the NBA wanted LeBron and his son, Bronny to become the first father-son duo to participate in one aspect of All-Star Weekend. But they declined.

Lakers players LeBron James and Bronny James reportedly declined an invitation to participate in the Skills Challenge at All-Star Weekend.

It is also worth noting that with the new All-Star format, Bronny technically had a chance to go up against his father if his Rising Stars team won and LeBron James' All-Star team won. It would have been quite the spectacle, but unfortunately for fans, it will not be happening this time around.

The NBA sought to get both LeBron and Bronny James involved in All-Star Weekend festivities, according to a new report, but ultimately failed in their