LeBron James may not be starting the All-Star Game, but his NBA record for consecutive selections reached 22 years on Sunday when the Los Angeles Lakers forward was chosen as a reserve.

James was named a starter for every All-Star Game from 2005-25, but that record streak ended on January 19 when the NBA announced the starters for this year’s mid-season showcase that will feature the United States facing the World for the first time.

The 41-year-old James did not begin his record 23rd NBA season until November 18 due to right sciatica and entered Sunday’s visit from the New York Knicks averaging 21.9 points, 6.6 assists and 5.8 rebounds in 30 games.

The 10 starters announced last month included five players from each conference.

Luka Doncic (Lakers), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder), Stephen Curry (Warriors), Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) and Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) were picked from the Western Conference.

The Eastern Conference consists of Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks), Jaylen Brown (Celtics), Jalen Brunson (Knicks), Cade Cunningham (Pistons) and Tyrese Maxey (76ers).

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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 1, 2026

Seven reserves were chosen from each conference on Sunday.

James was joined on the West roster by Deni Avdija (Trail Blazers), Devin Booker (Suns), Kevin Durant (Rockets), Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves), Chet Holmgren (Thunder) and Jamal Murray (Nuggets).

The East reserves are Scottie Barnes (Raptors), Jalen Duren (Pistons), Jalen Johnson (Hawks), Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers), Norman Powell (Heat), Pascal Siakam (Pacers) and Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks).

The first-ever version of the USA against the World will be a round-robin tournament featuring three, eight-player teams – two squads made up of Americans and one consisting of international players.

There will be 12-minute mini-games to decide which two teams move on to the 12-minute championship game.

The event will be held on February 15 at the home of the Los Angeles Clippers.