LeBron James announced on Wednesday that he’s taking a break from social media. The Los Angeles Lakers star made the announcement on his X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram accounts, writing: “Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.”

LeBron James says he’s taking a break from social media. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star posted on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, and Instagram on Wednesday to announce that he’s stepping away from his pages.

Useful as it may be, social media can serve as a source of distraction and stress for everyone, and LeBron James has had enough. On Wednesday, James announced he's taking a break from social media due to the amount of negativity on various platforms.