LeBron’s All-Star Era Ends: LeBron James Misses Start in a Historic 21-Year Streak Break
LeBron James will not start in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, ending a 21-year streak of starting appearances. The 41-year-old Lakers icon is the marquee omission from the starting five, as the league unveils a revamped All-Star format. The Western and Eastern starting lineups feature a mix of superstars including Luka Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, and Victor Wembanyama, among others. The NBA aims to boost fan engagement with a mini-league format spread across four 12-minute games.