Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will likely see one of his historic streaks come to an end.
James, who's made 21 consecutive All-NBA teams, will be ineligible for the honor this season if he misses another game. He didn't play Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs due to foot soreness.
James has been in and out of the lineup for the Lakers this season. He missed the start of the season with a sciatica injury and has played in just 18 of the team's 36 games so far.
His first All-NBA came after the 2004-05 season, his second in the NBA. His 21 All-NBA appearances are the most in NBA history, behind Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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The streak is another feather in the cap for James, who's had one of the most storied careers in league history. James, who recently turned 41, has played the most minutes in league history and is the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
He's certainly entering a new chapter of his career. The Lakers have been cautious with James to protect him from further injuries. Another prolonged absence would jeopardize LA's playoff hopes.
James recently said he's "TBD" for back-to-backs moving forward, citing his age. The Lakers have a pair of back-to-backs next week before an eight-game road trip.
James is averaging 21.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists this season. He's shooting 51.2 percent from the field, 32.2 percent from three and 71.2 percent from the line. His points per game average is the second-lowest total of his career, dating back to his rookie season.
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