![]() ![]() Realistically, with the offseason dedication he exhibits every year and how meticulous his physical training has been, James could maintain All-Star production for another five years. It doesn’t matter if everyone on the opposing team knows where he’s trying to go – he remains too strong, talented, and intelligent to stop. Plus, despite age inevitably causing players to slow down, James is getting to the rim at the same frequency as last year (43% of his shot attempts), and still converting 75% of those looks. Per minute, he’s scoring at the highest rate of his career (29.8 per 36 minutes) while still shooting north of 59% from two-point range. His production on the floor, however, is not dipping below “top 10 in the world” territory. Of course, his athleticism isn’t on the same inhuman level it was in 2009 – he set the bar astronomically high in that regard. Aside from the fact LeBron is 38 years old, meaning he’s literally been an All-Star at the highest level for half of his life, we have seen zero signs of monumental decline. This 19th All-Star appearance should put James’ illustrious career in perspective. James is only 158 points from surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s regular season scoring record – a feat that seemed impossible to break due to Kareem’s longevity and sheer dominance in the paint. It’s fitting for James to inch closer to another Abdul-Jabbar record, considering they have been mentioned in the same breath since the beginning of the season. Those NBA legends are the only three players with more than 15 All-Star nods. With this latest honor, he tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 19 total All-Star selections, the most of any player in a single career. He has been named a captain for every All-Star weekend since the league instituted this process. ![]() For James, this is the sixth consecutive year he will lead (and pick) his respective team. ![]()
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