LeBron James ends historic 21-year streak after missing too many games this season

LeBron James has missed his 18th game of the season for the Los Angeles Lakers, officially ending his historic 21-year streak of being selected to an All-NBA team. This marks the first time since 2004 that he will not receive this honor, as he will fall short of the 65-game minimum required by the collective bargaining agreement to be eligible for league awards.

His absence in the recent game against the San Antonio Spurs was part of a back-to-back schedule, following a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers are dealing with multiple injuries, including James, who is listed with left foot arthritis. His season was also impacted by missing the first 14 games due to sciatica, a condition that, combined with his age of 41, has led to managed rest periods.

James's streak of 21 consecutive All-NBA selections is unprecedented in NBA history. He also holds the record for the most First-Team All-NBA selections with 13. The streak began in his second season after he was named Rookie of the Year and continued unbroken until this season.

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