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LeBron James ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most NBA All-Star selections

LOS ANGELES — Only days before LeBron James surpasses one of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar‘s NBA records, he equaled another of his Lakers predecessor’s record-setting achievements. James was named an NBA All-Star for the 19th time Thursday, matching Abdul-Jabbar as the only 19-time All-Stars in league history. His no-doubt selection as a starter and captain follows what has been a superlative ...
The Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James drives to the basket against the Los Angeles Clippers' Nicolas Batum in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — Only days before LeBron James surpasses one of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar‘s NBA records, he equaled another of his Lakers predecessor’s record-setting achievements.

James was named an NBA All-Star for the 19th time Thursday,

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