LeBron James earns record-extending 22nd NBA All-Star Game nod - ESPN

NEW YORK — For a 22nd straight year, LeBron James is an All-Star.

The NBA announced its reserves for the Feb. 15 midseason showcase Sunday night on NBC, before James and his Los Angeles Lakers faced the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Voting was conducted by the league's coaches over the past week.

James was the last player announced, as the league's oldest player extended his record for both overall and consecutive selections by another season. James did not play in last season's All-Star event because of injury.

James was joined on the court Sunday at Madison Square Garden by three other All-Stars: starters Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson, and fellow reserve selection Karl-Anthony Towns.

Those named alongside James were led by Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, whose 16th All-Star selection is fourth most all-time — breaking a tie with Hall of Famers Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett and placing him behind only the late Kobe Bryant (18), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (19) and James.

Joining James and Durant as Western Conference reserve selections included a trio of first-time participants — Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren and Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija — plus Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (fourth) and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (fifth).

In the Eastern Conference, Towns — making his sixth All-Star team — was joined by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (seventh selection), Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (fourth), Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (second) and a trio of first-time picks: Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren, Miami Heat guard Norman Powell and Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson.

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