Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had his All-Star weekend booked each of the last 21 seasons, and for the first time since, James may miss the NBA All-Star Game.
James wasn't named an All-Star starter this season, but does he care? Would he like to be part of the game this season?
"No, not at all," James answered the first question. "I'm always grateful. I'm always grateful, for sure. If I'm there, I'll be there in attendance. If I'm not, I know I'll be able to take full advantage of it, I know exactly what I'll be doing. I'm good either way."
All-Star reserves are voted on by the league's coaches, whereas starters are voted on by fans, players and media. James, despite his age, is putting together another tremendous season.
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James has played in 25 games this year and is averaging 22.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game. Since turning 41 in late December, though, he's averaged 25.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game.
The Lakers are battling for Western Conference positioning and sat near the top of the conference before Austin Reaves went down with a calf strain on Christmas Day.
Rather than freefalling to the play-in sans Reaves' All-Star level production, James has aided in keeping Los Angeles afloat and in contention for a guaranteed spot in the seeding.
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