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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James catches his break during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif.
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LeBron James returns for his record 21st All-Star Game, still in the NBA's midseason spotlight at 41
For two solid decades, LeBron James was a main attraction at every NBA All-Star weekend. He was a 20-year-old starter in his All-Star debut back in 2005, and he became the youngest MVP of the game just one year later. Never begging off due to injury or exhaustion while his less-accomplished teammates enjoyed their breaks from the season’s grind, James dutifully appeared in every midseason showcase until 2025. Now 41, James will be back this weekend for the All-Star Game at Intuit Dome south of central Los Angeles, spending another Sunday in February under the spotlight while extending his records for the most All-Star selections and All-Star appearances.
