LOS ANGELES — LeBron James, who was among several Lakers players who weren’t available Tuesday night, will missed his 18th game of the season when he sat against the San Antonio Spurs, likely bringing an end to a legendary record.
James’ absence against the Spurs will prevent him from reaching the NBA’s 65-game threshold for end-of-season award considerations, meaning he won’t be eligible for All-NBA honors.
James’ absence will prevent him for reaching the NBA’s 65-game threshold for awards eligibility. AP
The 41-year-old James has been named to league-record 21 consecutive All-NBA teams, starting with second team honors following 2004-05, his second season in the league, and continuing through 2024-25, when he was also named to the second team.
James’ 21 total All-NBA honors, along with his 13 first team selections, are both league records.
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The Lakers ruled James out because of left foot arthritis, with the team playing on the second night of a back-to-back after Monday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
James missed the first 14 games of the season because of sciatica that also limited him during training camp and preseason.
He made his season debut in the Nov. 18 home win over the Utah Jazz. James played in his first back-to-back set of the season in the Jan. 12 road loss to the Sacramento Kings and Jan. 13 home win over the Atlanta Hawks.
The 41-year-old superstar had been named an All-NBA player every year since the 2004-05 season. NBAE via Getty Images
Before Tuesday, James hadn’t missed a game since Jan. 7.
Since the 2023-24 season, in most cases, players have had to play in at least 65 regular-season games to qualify for major awards such as MVP and the All-NBA teams.
James has averaged 21.8 points, 6.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds in 34 games.
While his All-NBA streak will come to an end, James was named an All-Star for a league-record 22 consecutive season when reserves were announced on Feb. 1.
