LeBron James earned his 22nd consecutive NBA All-Star Game selection on Sunday, with the 41-year-old Los Angeles Lakers forward named among the Western Conference reserves. While James was not chosen as a starter, he secured his spot through the selection of seven reserves from both the Eastern and Western conferences made by NBA head coaches.
The 75th NBA All-Star Game is scheduled for February 15 in Los Angeles, featuring a new tournament format that will include a World team and two sets of US stars, with each roster comprising at least eight players. The NBA all-time scoring leader, who is a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player and four-time NBA champion, is currently averaging 21.9 points, 6.6 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game across 30 appearances for the Lakers (29-18).
However, the veteran has been hampered by injuries, and his All-Star status was questioned by many. James was selected alongside a West All-Star reserve group that also features Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards, Denver’s Jamal Murray of Canada, Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren, Houston’s Kevin Durant, Phoenix’s Devin Booker and Portland’s Deni Avdija of Israel.
East reserves include Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson, Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell, New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns, Indiana’s Pascal Siakam of Cameroon, Miami’s Norman Powell, Toronto’s Scottie Barnes and Detroit’s Jalen Duren. NBA commissioner Adam Silver selects any All-Star injury replacements or roster additions.
Starters announced last month from the West include Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Canada, Lakers star Luka Doncic of Slovenia, Denver’s Nikola Jokic of Serbia, Stephen Curry of Golden State and Frenchman Victor Wembanyama of San Antonio. East All-Stars include Greek big man Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee, Boston’s Jaylen Brown, Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey, New York’s Jalen Brunson and Detroit’s Cade Cunningham.
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