LeBron's All-Star Streak Reaches 22 Years, Duren and Others Make First Appearance

Holmgren, Avdija, Johnson, Murray, and Powell among first-time All-Star selections

Feb. 1, 2026 at 10:31pm

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LeBron James has been selected as an NBA All-Star for the 22nd consecutive year, extending his record streak. The league also announced the reserves for the February 15th All-Star game, which will feature several first-time selections including Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Deni Avdija, Jalen Johnson, Jamal Murray, and Norman Powell.

Why it matters

LeBron James' continued All-Star selection at age 38 is a testament to his longevity and sustained excellence. The inclusion of several young stars like Duren, Holmgren, and Avdija highlights the next generation of NBA talent emerging. The All-Star game will also feature a new tournament format this year.

The details

James was selected as a reserve, not a starter, for this year's All-Star game. He has the most All-Star selections (22) and the most points scored (434) in All-Star history. The reserves from the Eastern Conference include Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Duren, Norman Powell, and Jalen Johnson. The Western Conference reserves alongside James are Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Deni Avdija.

  • LeBron James was selected as an All-Star for the 22nd consecutive year.
  • The 2023 NBA All-Star game will take place on February 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

The players

LeBron James

A 38-year-old forward for the Los Angeles Lakers and 22-time NBA All-Star, holding records for most All-Star selections and points scored in the event.

Jalen Duren

A 21-year-old center for the Detroit Pistons, making his first NBA All-Star appearance.

Chet Holmgren

A 20-year-old forward/center for the Oklahoma City Thunder, making his first NBA All-Star team.

Deni Avdija

A 22-year-old forward for the Portland Trail Blazers, earning his first NBA All-Star selection.

Jamal Murray

A 25-year-old guard for the Denver Nuggets, making his first NBA All-Star appearance after years of being snubbed.

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What they’re saying

“You think about a star player, their prime is their All-NBA, All-Star years. And you know, he's basically had a 20-plus-year prime. It's kind of unheard of. It is unheard of, uncharted, whatever you want to call it. I mean, it's incredible. It's a testament to the work that he puts in.”

— JJ Redick, Lakers Coach

“I believe that he deserves it and I think probably one of the best compliments you can give him is the fact that he starred in all of his roles that he's had in his career, and he just continues to get better. He's having his best years now after the age of 30.”

— Erik Spoelstra, Heat Coach

“Multiple 50-point games, multiple 50-point games in the playoffs, let's see, triple-double in the finals, NBA champion, most wins in the West over the last 10 years, he's the point guard of that team ... in my mind, all those things make sense, except for the one that was missing.”

— David Adelman, Nuggets Coach

What’s next

The NBA will reveal the two U.S. rosters and the World roster for the new tournament format All-Star game on Tuesday night.

The takeaway

LeBron James' 22nd consecutive All-Star selection is a remarkable achievement that solidifies his status as one of the greatest players in NBA history. The inclusion of several young stars like Duren, Holmgren, and Avdija signals an exciting changing of the guard in the league.