Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is currently first in six statistical categories for All-Star game history, and on Sunday night, he will be a step closer to becoming first for another one.
A 16-time All-Star, James will play in his 16th All-Star game at the United Center in Chicago. According to ESPN Stats & Info, James will take sole possession of second place for All-Star games played, trailing only Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who played 18 in his Hall of Fame career.
James will pass Tim Duncan and the late Kobe Bryant for second on the list. Both Duncan and Bryant have been named as finalists for the 2020 Hall of Fame class, per ESPN’s Tim Bontemps.
The All-Star game will tip off at 8 p.m. EST, and it will be televised on TNT.
By appearing in the 2020 All-Star game, LeBron James will break a tie with Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant for the 2nd-most All-Star Games played in NBA history, behind only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (18).
He is already the all-time leader in pts and 3-pt FGs made in All-Star game history. pic.twitter.com/FPsfauyFol
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 16, 2020
A three-time All-Star game MVP, James has averaged 24.1 points per game and 5.9 assists in the midseason exhibition match. He is also the game’s all-time leader in points, 3-pointers made and field goals made.
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