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    His career is next to end

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    LA Lakers star LeBron James’ historic 21-year All-Star starter run finally snapped. The NBA on Monday announced its starters for February‘s All-Star Game, with James missing out after not being voted by fans.

    NBA fans on social media responded to the announcement. One fan on X tweeted that this might be the end of his career.

    “Good, hopefully his career is next to end.”

    @LegionHoops Good, hopefully his career is next to end.

    Here are other reactions by fans on X.

    @LegionHoops All great things come to an end

    @LegionHoops Bron losing his All-Star starter streak isn’t a slight—it’s just Father Time punching the clock. A legend forever, but even the crown isn’t immune. 👑💔💔

    @LegionHoops End of an unreal streak, but nothing erases two decades of dominance and setting a standard we may never see again.

    More reactions from the Twitterverse.

    @LegionHoops End of an era Bron

    @LegionHoops Retirement announcing soon 😂

    @LegionHoops Love lebron but its over.. no way should he be an all star starter in 2026.

    LeBron James finished eighth in fan voting among Western players. Additionally, he finished eighth among fellow players and ninth in the media voting.

    NBA All-Star voting results - Image via X/@nbaprNBA All-Star voting results - Image via X/@nbapr
    NBA All-Star voting results – Image via X/@nbapr

    James missed the first 14 games of the 2025-26 season with sciatica. He also saw his 1,297-game streak of scoring 10+ points end against the Toronto Raptors in December. The four-time champion is averaging 22.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game.

    He can still make the All-Star as a reserve, if selected by coaches. The last time he didn’t make the All-Star team was his rookie season in 2004. However, he didn’t play in the 2025 All-Star Game, despite being voted a starter, due to foot and ankle discomfort.

    Representing the West are Luka Doncic (LA Lakers), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder) and first-time starter Victor Wembanyama.

    What’s next for LeBron James following the end to 21-year All-Star starter streak

    LeBron James is widely expected to be named to the reserve by coaches on Sunday. His priority will shift to helping the Lakers finish the season strong and have a deep run in the postseason.

    Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in action against the Toronto Raptors - Source: ImagnLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in action against the Toronto Raptors - Source: Imagn
    Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in action against the Toronto Raptors – Source: Imagn

    With retirement rumors in the air, the four-time champion said that he wasn’t thinking about that before the 2025-25 season started. Although he acknowledged that “the end is near,” he refused to specify when that might be.

    He is in the final year of his Lakers contract and will become an unrestricted free agent next season, and there is speculation about his next move, whether he’ll retire, re-sign with the Lakers or even join another team, preferably his draft team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.