LeBron James Becomes First 20-Time All-Star
LeBron James has made history as the first player to be named to 20 All-Star teams.
LeBron James' Historic Achievement
LeBron James made NBA history by being selected to his 20th All-Star team. He surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for the most All-Star appearances.
The Western Conference starters for the All-Star Game were announced, and James was included alongside Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
After the announcement, James expressed his gratitude to his fans and acknowledged the milestone. He credited the fans for their support throughout his 21-year NBA career.
Eastern Conference Starters
In the Eastern Conference, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the voting and was joined by Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, and Damian Lillard as starters.
Haliburton, representing the host Pacers, expressed his excitement and gratitude for being selected for his first All-Star game. He thanked the fans, peers, and media for their support.
The Eastern Conference starters were determined through fan voting, with Antetokounmpo, Embiid, and Tatum leading the way.
Little Drama in Voting
The voting for the All-Star starters had little drama, with the fan voting totals remaining consistent throughout the weeks.
There were some surprises in the second guard spot in the East, where Trae Young and Damian Lillard were closely contending. In the West, there was competition among Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Stephen Curry for the three guard spots.
Ultimately, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander emerged as the top choices in media and player voting, respectively, while Lillard secured his spot through fan voting.
