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LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
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The King will be there. LeBron James is one of the reserves designated Sunday evening by the coaches for the All-Star Game, which will take place on February 15 in Los Angeles. “King James”, who is playing his 23rd season in the NBA at the age of 41, will therefore participate in the event for the 22nd consecutive year. Four times MVP, four times champion, he is the best scorer in the history of the league.
Physical problems
His presence for this All-Star Game was, however, far from certain. Victim of sciatica which kept him away from the courts at the start of the season, LBJ struggled to regain all his physical resources despite a return to form in recent weeks. The Lakers star is averaging 21.9 points per game, his lowest since his rookie year with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003-04 (20.9 points per game). Also with 6.6 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 interceptions per game, “the Chosen One” however remains a strong link in the Californian franchise, currently 6th in the Western Conference with 29 victories for 19 defeats.
James thus joined the group of replacements for the West selection, alongside Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Deni Avdija. The East’s backups include Jalen Johnson, Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, Scottie Barnes and Jalen Duren.
As for the starters, already announced last month, we find in the West Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Stephen Curry and the Frenchman Victor Wembanyama. The Eastern Conference starters are currently injured Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson and Cade Cunningham.
(with AFP)
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