LeBron James' unprecedented All-Star streak comes to an end after 22 years as game status hangs in balance

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The All-Star Game has been an annual trip for LeBron James, but that may not be the case this year.

For the first time since his rookie season, the NBA's all-time leading scorer was not named a starter for the All-Star Game.

Starters, who are chosen by fans, NBA players and media members, were revealed earlier this week. Reserves are chosen by NBA head coaches. Thus, James' fate will be decided by them, or possibly even NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on Jan, 12, 2026, in Sacramento, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

James missed the beginning of the season with sciatica, returning after 14 games. He started off slowly, averaging 14 points per game and ending a streak of 1,297 games scoring at least 10 points (he did get the assist on a buzzer-beater).

But in 18 games since then, he's been his normal self, averaging 25.5 points, 6.6 assists and 6.4 rebounds.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after scoring a basket as forward Rui Hachimura, back left, looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

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James extended his NBA record by making his 21st consecutive All-Star Game last season, but roughly 90 minutes before the contest, he announced he would not play because of foot and ankle discomfort — he had played in each of the previous 20 contests.

James, 41,