LeBron James is playing to keep his historic streak in the All-Star Game

LeBron James will play this Sunday for the continuation of one of the most emblematic streaks in the history of the NBA All-Star Game, when the league announces the 14 players selected as reserves for the event on February 15.

The player from Los Angeles Lakers holds various records in the All-Star Game. Among them, his active streak of 21 consecutive selections stands out, along with a total of 20 appearances and 434 points scored in All-Star games. However, he was not chosen as a starter this season in the voting process, which combines fan, media, and player votes.

The selection of reserve players falls to the NBA head coaches. In case of injuries or other absences, Commissioner Adam Silver will be responsible for designating the necessary replacements to complete the rosters. It is worth noting that James did not play in the All-Star Game last season due to an injury.

This year's All-Star Game features a revamped format, with a tournament among three teams under the scheme of United States versus the rest of the world. Each team will have at least eight players and will play 12-minute matches. All teams will play two games in a round-robin format, and the top two teams will face off again in a final championship game.

The players announced last month as starters were Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee), Jaylen Brown (Boston), Cade Cunningham (Detroit), Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia), Jalen Brunson (New York), Stephen Curry (Golden State), Luka Doncic (Lakers), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City), Nikola Jokic (Denver), and Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio).

The designation of "starter" is relative in this new format since there will be at least 15 players starting games due to the three-team setup. According to NBA rules, 10 players officially receive the starter designation, while the other 14 will be listed as reserves.

All-Star Game Coaches

In the coaching department, J.B. Bickerstaff of Detroit will lead one of the teams after placing the Pistons as leaders of the Eastern Conference. Another team will be coached by either Mitch Johnson (San Antonio) or David Adelman (Denver), depending on the results of Sunday's games. The coach of the third team has not yet been announced by the league.

The choice between Johnson and Adelman will depend on who has the best record in the Western Conference among the eligible coaches. Mark Daigneault of Oklahoma City currently leads the West but cannot coach the All-Star Game this year as he did last season. The All-Star Game will take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the home of the Los Angeles Clippers.

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