LeBron James ranks 9th in Western Conference All-Star voting! Missing out on starting for the 22nd consecutive year — will coaches and Adam Silver still pick him to play?

As of January 20th Beijing time, LeBron James owns several impressive NBA records, one of which is being selected as an All-Star starter 21 times in a row. However, this streak will not continue into the 22nd time. The NBA All-Star starters have been announced, with the Western Conference starters being: Doncic, Alexander, Curry, Jokic, and Wembanyama.

LeBron’s final fan vote count was 1,819,776, placing him 8th in the West. He received 3 media votes, ranking 9th in the West, and earned 53 player votes, ranking 8th in the West.His weighted score is 8.25, putting him 9th in total votes in the West, behind Jokic, Doncic, Alexander, Curry, Wembanyama, Edwards, Avdija, and Durant.

Strictly speaking, LeBron still has a chance to be selected as a reserve for the All-Star team, and he might ultimately start due to injuries or special league commemorations. Additionally, this year’s new All-Star format includes two USA teams and one World team, which increases the number of starting spots for American players. It remains unclear whether this change will affect his consecutive starting streak.

Based on the current voting results, LeBron will not be part of the All-Star starting lineup.

Despite turning 41 on December 30 and missing early season games due to injury, LeBron’s performance this season remains impressive. He averages 22.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 50.9%.

His play on the court defies typical aging expectations. Off the court, he consistently commits to intense training to ensure he can perform at his best whenever the season begins.

LeBron is almost certain to appear on the All-Star stage in some capacity.

From 2005 to 2025, LeBron was voted an All-Star starter 21 straight times, a testament to his dominance in the NBA over more than two decades. This season marks the first time since his rookie year in 2003-04 that he has not been voted a starter.

LeBron’s rookie season was with the Cleveland Cavaliers. At that time, the Eastern Conference All-Star starters were Iverson, McGrady, Carter, Ben Wallace, and Jermaine O’Neal. The Western starters included Francis, Kobe, Garnett, Tim Duncan, and Yao Ming — a truly star-studded lineup.

LeBron still has a chance to be selected as a reserve for Team USA, but this decision lies with NBA coaches and commissioner Adam Silver. Many believe that even if coaches don’t choose him as a reserve, Silver will likely grant him a special “honorary” spot.