With his 20th All-Star selection, Lakers star LeBron James has made NBA history
LeBron James made history by being named to his 20th All-Star squad, breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record. He'll be representing the Western Conference alongside Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. In the Eastern Conference, Giannis Antetokounmpo received the most votes, followed by Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, and Damian Lillard. Haliburton and Gilgeous-Alexander will make their second All-Star appearance and first start.
Despite being in his 21st NBA season, LeBron James continues to perform well for the Los Angeles Lakers. This year's All-Star Game will be played in the classic East vs. West format. Coaches will vote on each conference's reserve picks, which will be announced on February 1st. The game is set to take place on February 18th.
LeBron James became the first player to be picked to 20 All-Star teams Thursday night, when he was chosen for the Western Conference as part of the league’s announcement of the ten starters for next month’s All-Star Game in Indianapolis.
James, who eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most All-Star choices in NBA history, was joined in the West starting lineup by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, Dallas Mavericks wing Luka Doncic, and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
In the Eastern Conference, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo received the most votes, followed by Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, and Bucks guard Damian Lillard.