LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Philadelphia 76ers. James had eight points, five rebounds, five assists and one steal

LeBron James continues climbing up all-time lists while producing at an elite level for the Lakers this season.

The date was February 15, 2004, the last time LeBron James didn't play in the NBA's All-Star game, which was ironically being played at the Staples Center in Los Angeles that year. The world was a very different place back then. Shaquille O'Neal won the All-Star game's MVP award and Kevin Garnett was on the way to being named NBA MVP.

James will make his record 21st consecutive start as an All-Star and Curry, the long-time face of the Golden State Warriors, is now formally serving as host for the weekend with his 11th All-Star appearance. As of now, the Knicks are the only team with two All-Stars, despite being in third place in the East.

James now has two more All-Star selections than anyone else in NBA history (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a 19-time pick) and is three years clear of anyone else for the longest streak of consecutive

The NBA on Thursday revealed the starters for the revamped All-Star Game, and there wasn’t much in the way of surprises. LeBron James is officially an All-Star for the 21st year.