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LeBron James missed out on selection as an NBA All-Star starter for first time in 22 years, but the Los Angeles Lakers star could still feature in February’s event.<\/b><\/p>\n
On Monday, the NBA announced the 10 players voted as starters, including Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, the Lakers’ Luka Doncic and San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama.<\/p>\n
Fans accounted for 50% of the vote to determine the 2026 starters, while current NBA players and a media panel each accounted for 25%.<\/p>\n
The five players with the best score in each conference were named as starters across the three teams, with international players playing for the world team.<\/p>\n
James, 41, was ranked ninth overall in the Western Conference by voters.<\/p>\n
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer can still earn selection as a reserve for the game held in Los Angeles on 15 February, but he will have to rely on a panel of NBA coaches to play as one of the 14 reserves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n