Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and LeBron James were named among the starters for next month's NBA All-Star Game on Thursday.

NBA All-Star Game starters were announced on Thursday night and to nobody’s surprise, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder was named as one of the two Western Conference backcourt starters.

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Unfortunately, only one of the Lakers' two superstars were named an All-Star starter in 2025. Popularity admittedly plays a part, and LeBron James continues to be the most recognizable NBA player on the planet—thus resulting in an inevitable selection.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 117-96 thumping of the defending champion Boston Celtics on Thursday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 123-114.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was named an NBA All-Star starter, being invited to the game for a record 21st time.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and LeBron James were named among the starters for next month’s NBA All-Star Game on Thursday. Oklahoma City star Gilgeous-Alexander and Los Angeles Lakers icon James were included in the Western Conference’s five starters along with Golden State’s Stephen Curry,

NBA superstars LeBron James and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were named among the starters for next month's NBA All-Star Game. Oklahoma City star