February 02, 2026

LeBron James highlights NBA All-Star reserves with record-extending 22nd nod

LeBron James highlights NBA All-Star reserves with record-extending 22nd nod
LeBron James of the Lakers. Photo: Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James may no longer be a starter, but he’s an NBA All-Star nonetheless.

The Los Angeles Lakers star highlights the reserves for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game revealed on Monday (PH time), giving James a record-extending 22nd selection.

 

 

Joining LeBron on the West All-Stars are Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, and first-timers Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, and Deni Avdija.

The Western Conference starters are Luka Doncic, Steph Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama.

Meanwhile, the East also have three first-timers in Jalen Johnson, Jalen Duren, and Norman Powell. Completing the reserves are Scottie Barnes, Donovan Mitchell, Pascal Siakam, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Starters for the East are Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, and Tyrese Maxey.

 

 

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is set for February 15 and will feature a new format: US vs. World.

The revised format will divide the All-Stars into two teams of US players and one World team with international players. They will compete in a round-robin tournament with four 12-minute games.

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