LeBron James named All-Star for 22nd straight season

LeBron becomes the second player in NBA history to earn multiple All-Star selections after the age of 40.

Los Angeles Lakers Lebron James 23 during NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday January 4th, 2026, in Los Angeles California.
Los Angeles Lakers Lebron James 23 during NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday January 4th, 2026, in Los Angeles California.

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James continues to add to his Hall of Fame resume, extending his record-setting All-Star nod for the 22nd straight season at 41 years old.

James becomes the second player in NBA history to earn multiple All-Star selections after the age of 40, joining Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Through 30 games this season, James has averaged 21.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 1.1 steals after missing all of training camp and the first 14 games of the season. He's had four 30-point performances and scored 20 or more points in 19 games this season.

James will represent the Western Conference alongside teammate Luka Dončić at the All-Star game, who will be making his first All-Star nod as a Laker. It marks the 54th time in franchise history that multiple Lakers have earned All-Star nods in the same season.

The rest of the West reserves include Rockets' Kevin Durant, Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, Nuggets' Jamal Murray, Thunder's Chet Holmgren, Suns' Devin Booker, and Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija.

Dončić will be with the West starters alongside Warriors Stephen Curry, Nuggets Nikola Jokić, Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Spurs Victor Wembanyama.

The Lakers are 18-12 with James in the lineup this season, sitting with a 29-18 record for sixth in the West.

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