LeBron James to miss first NBA All-Star Game with ankle discomfort

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss the NBA All-Star Game for the first time due to ankle discomfort.

Originally, James was selected by Shaquille O'Neal to play for the "Shaq's OGs" team in the All-Star mini tournament. However, 90 minutes before the game, James was unwell and decided not to play, which made many fans feel regretful.

The 40-year-old James has been selected to the All-Star Game since 2005. This is the first time he has been unable to participate in the NBA All-Star Game, which also means that James' record of 20 consecutive All-Star starts has temporarily come to an end.

James not only holds the record for consecutive starts in All-Star history, but also holds the record for the most All-Star Game selections. He is undoubtedly a legendary player in this season.

In fact, James has been troubled by ankle problems in the past few seasons. In order to continue to play for the Los Angeles Lakers in the next game, James chose to rest this time. James said in an interview: "There is no vacation for me during this All-Star Game. I will seize the time to focus on recovery."

James is currently aiming to play in the Los Angeles Lakers' first game after the All-Star break, against the Charlotte Hornets on February 20. The game was originally scheduled for an earlier date but was postponed because of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

As one of the greatest players in NBA history, James has left countless brilliant moments on the All-Star stage in the past 20 years. Although this absence is a pity, James is still focusing on his health and goals for the upcoming season, looking forward to bringing wonderful performances to fans again.