LeBron James Secures Record 22nd NBA All-Star Game Selection
LeBron James has solidified his legacy by securing his record 22nd selection to the NBA All-Star Game. The announcement was made on February 1, 2026, as the league unveiled its All-Star reserves prior to the Los Angeles Lakers’ match against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
LeBron James: A Record-Breaking All-Star
This selection marks the 22nd consecutive year that James has been named an All-Star. At 41 years old, he maintains his status as the oldest player in the league, extending his own records for both overall and consecutive All-Star selections.
Joining James during the festivities at Madison Square Garden were notable players including Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
All-Star Reserves Highlighted
The NBA’s All-Star roster featured key players from both conferences. In the Western Conference, James was joined by:
- Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets) – his 16th selection, now the fourth most in NBA history.
- Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets) – first-time All-Star.
- Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder) – first-time All-Star.
- Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers) – first-time All-Star.
- Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) – his fourth selection.
- Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns) – his fifth selection.
In the Eastern Conference, Karl-Anthony Towns made his sixth All-Star appearance and was joined by:
- Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers) – his seventh selection.
- Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers) – his fourth selection.
- Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors) – his second selection.
- Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons) – first-time All-Star.
- Norman Powell (Miami Heat) – first-time All-Star.
- Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks) – first-time All-Star.
New Game Format for All-Stars
In a recent change to the All-Star format, this year’s event will feature 24 players divided into three 8-man teams. Two will consist of American players, while the third will feature international talent.
The teams will play two games, with the best performing teams advancing to a championship match. Following the selection, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will appoint a replacement for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who will miss the game due to a calf injury.
Silver has the authority to add more players, ensuring each team meets the required eight-man roster, continuing the NBA’s commitment to balancing American and international representation.
This season’s format aligns with the rights held by NBC for broadcasting the game, coinciding with the Winter Olympics. The NBA aims to enhance the spectacle of the All-Star Game through these innovative changes.
