By Stefan Acevski/ info@eurohoops.net
On Monday, the list of ten players who will start in the All-Star Game, which takes place in February in Los Angeles, was announced, and LeBron James’ name was not on it.
After 21 years, the Los Angeles Lakers player was not selected as a starter for this event. Since joining the league, LeBron did not play in the All-Star Game in his first season, specifically in 2004, after which he was a starter for 21 consecutive years. However, that streak has come to an end.
Of course, this does not mean we won’t see James this season. Coaches still need to select the reserves, and it is expected that James’ name will be found there.
Due to the format change and the fact that 16 Americans will participate this year, with only five selected so far, LeBron has the opportunity to be one of the remaining 11 who will receive a call afterward.
Starters for 2026 All-Star Game
From the Eastern Conference, the starters will be Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers), Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks).
As for the Western Conference, the starters are Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), and Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs).