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LeBron James is now the sole owner of yet another all-time NBA record.
On Thursday, the NBA announced that James has been selected as a starter in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, marking an unprecedented 20th selection for the 21-year veteran. The first and only time James missed out on an All-Star selection was during his rookie campaign in 2003-04.
20 years later, James is averaging 24.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.2 rebounds through the first half of the season. And while his seven-year run as the overall leading vote-getter has come to an end, James will be the West’s captain after receiving the most votes in the conference.
Here is where James’ latest accolade places him in the history book.
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Most NBA All-Star selections all-time
James’ 20th All-Star selection breaks a tie with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who earned 19 All-Star selections during his 20-year NBA career.
In addition to 20 selections, James has been selected as an All-Star starter 20 times.
James is a three-time NBA All-Star Game MVP and has averaged 22.4 points over his first 19 All-Star Game appearances. In last year’s All-Star Game, James scored 13 points (on 6-of-11 shooting) and dished out four assists in 14 minutes of action.
After James, Kevin Durant (14) and Chris Paul (12) are among the active leaders in All-Star selections. James Harden, who missed out on a selection in 2023, is the only other active player in double-digits with 10. Stephen Curry, who made his ninth All-Star appearance in 2023, stands to join the above group this year.
LeBron James NBA All-Star Game records
James’ longevity has resulted in him being the holder of several career All-Star Game records. In addition to being the leader in all-time selections, consecutive selections and starts, James holds the record of games and minutes played as well as total points scored and made field goals.
- 20 All-Star selections
- 19 All-Star games played*
- 522 minutes
- 426 points
- 172 field goals
