NBA has announced the 10 starters for the All-Star team that will participate in the upcoming All-Star Game next month, and when fans saw the list, something went viral on X: "No LeBron". For the first time since 2004, LeBron James has not been picked in the All-Star list, that picks the ten best NBA players (or at least the ten more popular) as picked by the fans, players, and media.
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LeBron James has been picked every year for the last 21 among the ten best players in the All-Stars. Last year he was picked, but he did not play due to an injury. This season, having turned 41, James still performs much better than anyone at his age, but has lacked continuity, first missing the first 14 games due to sciatica, and then playing every other match, something he attributes to his age.
However, LeBron James could still be picked as a reserve player for the NBA All-Star match, to be announced on February 1. Fans account for 50% of the vote, while current NBA players and a media panel account 25% each.
Ten All-Star NBA players of the 2025/26 season:
Eastern Conference
Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks
Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics
Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks
Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons
Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers
Western Conference
Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors
Luka Dončić | Los Angeles Lakers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder
Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets
Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs
The 2026 NBA All-Star match will take place on February 15 at the home of Los Angeles Clippers, using a Team World vs. Team USA format, following the criticism of last year's edition. Do you think LeBron James will enter the match?