Who has essentially the most NBA All-Star Recreation alternatives?

LeBron James will make NBA historical past but once more Sunday.

When James takes the courtroom for the 2024 NBA All-Star Recreation in Indiana, it should mark his twentieth look — an NBA report, breaking a tie with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the high of the record.

James’ first All-Star look was in 2005. To place his longevity into perspective, he has began All-Star Video games alongside Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Grant Hill and Shaquille O’Neal. In honor of James’ report, let’s look at the NBA gamers who’ve appeared in essentially the most All-Star Video games.

LeBron James, 20

Along with enjoying in essentially the most All-Star Video games, James is the all-time main scorer within the occasion with 426 profession factors. James has completed with essentially the most All-Star votes 10 instances, which can be a report. He received the All-Star MVP award in 2006, 2008 and 2018. James wasn’t an All-Star throughout his rookie season, however he has been chosen yearly since. And he hasn’t proven any indicators of slowing down.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 19

Abdul-Jabbar made 19 All-Star appearances all through his 20-year NBA profession. Nonetheless, he was by no means named the All-Star Recreation MVP. Abdul-Jabbar’s first All-Star choice got here as a rookie in the course of the 1969-70 season. His closing All-Star choice was throughout his final NBA season (1988-89) at 41 years previous.

Kobe Bryant, 18

Bryant was named an All-Star in 18 of his 20 NBA seasons, together with 4 years during which he led the league in All-Star voting (2003, 2011, 2013 and 2016). His first choice was in the course of the 1997-98 season, when he was simply 19 years previous. Bryant was named the All-Star MVP 4 instances — in 2002, 2007, 2009 (co-MVP with Shaquille O’Neal) and 2011 — tying the NBA report with Bob Pettit.

Julius Erving, 16

Erving was chosen to 11 NBA All-Star Video games and 5 ABA All-Star Video games. He led all gamers in All-Star voting 4 instances (in 1978, 1981, 1982 and 1983) and was named the sport’s MVP in 1977 and 1983. His most well-known All-Star second got here in 1976, when he threw down a dunk on a leap from the free throw line within the 1976 ABA Dunk Contest (which Michael Jordan later recreated).

Tim Duncan, 15

Duncan made 15 All-Star appearances, together with 12 as a starter. He earned co-MVP honors within the 2000 All-Star Recreation (with O’Neal) after ending with 24 factors, 14 rebounds and 4 assists within the Western Convention’s 137-126 win over the East.

Kevin Garnett, 15

Garnett made 15 All-Star appearances, together with 11 as a starter. He was named the All-Star MVP in 2003 after recording 37 factors, 9 rebounds, 5 steals, three assists and a block within the West’s 155-145 win.

Shaquille O’Neal, 15

Shaq appeared in 15 All-Star Video games, with 9 begins. He was a three-time All-Star MVP — in 2000 (co-MVP with Duncan), 2004 and 2009 (co-MVP with Bryant). His greatest All-Star efficiency was in 2004, when he recorded 24 factors, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks and a pair of steals.

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