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LeLongevity. 23 years, 22 All-Star selections πŸ‘‘ LeBron James has been selected to his 22nd car...

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Posted February 2, 2026

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This post celebrates LeBron James' selection to his record-extending 22nd consecutive NBA All-Star Game, spanning 23 years of his career, highlighted by the hashtag #LeLongevity. It underscores his unparalleled longevity and dominance, as he was chosen as a Western Conference reserve by coaches for the February 15, 2026, event at Inglewood's Intuit Dome, despite not being a fan/media/player-voted starter for the first time.[1][2][5] Key themes include James' historical records like most All-Star points (434), three MVP awards, and 20 starts, outpacing legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (19 selections) and Kobe Bryant (18).[1][4] The content emphasizes his age-defying performance at 41, redefining NBA endurance.

πŸ”₯Why It's Trending

The post is trending due to the fresh announcement of 2026 NBA All-Star reserves on February 1, sparking widespread buzz around LeBron's historic 22nd selection amid his ongoing career narrative.[2][4] Its timing aligns with midseason hype building toward the February 15 game, amplified by SportsCenter's massive reach and fans debating longevity vs. current stars like Victor Wembanyama.[2] LeBron's milestone reignites GOAT discussions, driving shares and engagement.

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  • 1LeBron's 22 All-Star nods surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 19 and Kobe Bryant's 18, making him the all-time leader.[1][4]
  • 2He holds the record for most All-Star Game points with 434, untouchable for now.[1]
  • 3James has three All-Star MVP awards, tying Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal.[1]
  • 4At 41, he's one of few 40+ players selected, once the second-youngest All-Star debutant in 2005.[1]
  • 5This marks his 20th All-Star start, extending a streak beyond Bob Cousy's record.[1]

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LeBron James has been selected to his 22nd car...