"The NBA announced its starters for next month's All-Star Game Monday night -- and, for the first time in a generation, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James wasn't listed among them. His teammate, Luka Doncic, led the Western Conference voting, and was joined by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry."
"But the biggest news of the selection process was the omission of James, who has been selected to and named a starter for a record 21 All-Star Games in his career -- every single one since the 2005 game in Denver. But this year he was never close to getting enough votes to move into the starting five out West."
The NBA released All-Star starters, with Luka Doncic leading Western Conference voting alongside Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama and Stephen Curry. Giannis Antetokounmpo topped Eastern Conference voting and will be joined by Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Maxey, Cade Cunningham and Jaylen Brown. LeBron James was not named a starter, ending a streak of starting selections that began in 2005; he missed the first 14 games with sciatica and struggled upon return, including the end of a 1,297-game streak with at least 10 points. Coaches will determine any All-Star roster additions for him.
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