The All-NBA teams were revealed on Sunday, but Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James wasn’t on the list.
It marks the first time he hasn’t made the All-NBA team since his rookie season with the Cleveland Cavaliers (2003-04), ending a streak of 21 straight appearances. It wasn’t a snub.
James played in 60 games this past season, missing the 65-game threshold for All-NBA teams. (A player can regain eligibility if it’s ruled he had an exception.) The forward battled a back issue (sciatica) at the beginning of the season, sidelining him for 14 games.
James may wish he had made a 22nd All-NBA appearance, but his legacy as one of the greatest players in league history is set, and the streak itself is another testament to his greatness. Take a look at how he compares to other Hall of Famers.