After 21 consecutive seasons LeBron James will not be a starter in the All Star Game. The quintets for the star game have been announced and the absence of the 41-year-old Los Angeles Lakers champion, in his 23rd NBA season who, since his second, had always started in the top 5, is newsworthy. The 2026 All Star Game will be played on February 15th at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, the Los Angeles Clippers’ arena. LeBron still has the opportunity to be selected as a reserve, now the ball passes to the NBA coaches who will determine the other 14 selections, 7 per Conference, the announcement of the complete roster will be made on February 1st. LeBron has played 24 games so far this season, averaging 22.6 points, 6.9 assists and 5.9 rebounds per game. James was three times MVP, best player, of the all-star competition. EST: Cade Cunnigham (Detrot, second appearance), Jalen Brunson (New York, third appearance), Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia, second appearance), Jaylen Brown (Boston, fifth appearance), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee, tenth appearance). WEST: Steph Curry (Golden State, 12th appearance), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City, fourth appearance), Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers, sixth appearance), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio, second appearance), Nikola Jokic (Denver, eighth appearance).
