Lakers News: LeBron James Ties Kobe Bryant For Most NBA All-Star Game Starts

Ron Gutterman
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What appeared evident became a reality when Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was voted a starter for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game. And, as he was the top vote-getter, he will be one of the two captains, along with Giannis Antetokounmpo, that will draft the All-Star teams.

This marks a second year in a row James holds the honor under the new format. However, this All-Star selection means just a little bit more than last year’s. James, in his 16th season, was selected to be a starter for the 15th time in his career.

His only year not as an All Star was his rookie season, meaning he’s been chosen to play in the game as a starter for 15 straight years.

James’ 15th selection ties him with Lakers legend Kobe Bryant for the most All-Star Game starts in NBA history. Though, Bryant still holds the nod in overall selections with 18.

The all-time leader is former Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who earned 19 All-Star Game selections during his storied career.

James conceivably could tie Bryant’s mark while with the Lakers should he play out the entirety of his four-year contract signed last summer. He holds an opt-out after the 2020-21 season.

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Ron Gutterman is a Washington State University alum from Anaheim, California, and is currently a Staff Writer for LakersNation.com, RamsNewsWire.com, and RaidersNewsWire.com. He is also the lead editor for AngelsNation.com. With Lakers Nation, Rams News Wire, Raiders News Wire, and Angels Nation, Ron assists in news, game coverage, analysis, and hot takes via his Twitter account, @rongutterman24. Without a doubt, Ron's favorite Laker, and favorite athlete of all time, is Kobe Bryant. Ron began watching basketball when he was 6 years old, in 2005, when Bryant was dragging the likes of Smush Parker and Ronny Turiaf to playoff spots. Ron's all time favorite Lakers moment was Bryant's final game when he dropped 60 points. While the Lakers beating the Celtics in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, as Metta World Peace hit the game clinching three, will always be a top option, Bryant's final night takes the cake. Contact: ron@mediumlargela.com