James' first All-Star appearance was in 2005. To put his longevity into perspective, he has started All-Star Games alongside Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Grant Hill and Shaquille O'Neal.

James, making his 21st appearance in the All-Star game, had been due to play for "Team Shaq" selected by Shaquille O'Neal, alongside stars such as Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard and ...

For the first time since 2004, the All-Star Game happened without James. “I hate that,” James said. James was to play for Shaq's OGs, the team drafted by Shaquille O'Neal for the All-Star ...