Dave McMenamin: LeBron James on being named an All-Star starter for a record-setting 20th straight time: “I’ve exceeded anything … that I ever dreamed about that I would be in the NBA”
Source: Twitter @mcten
Source: Twitter @mcten
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Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James on being named an All-Star starter for a record-setting 20th straight time: “I’ve exceeded anything … that I ever dreamed about that I would be in the NBA” pic.twitter.com/1c76yWUkZ1 – 2:05 AM
LeBron James on being named an All-Star starter for a record-setting 20th straight time: “I’ve exceeded anything … that I ever dreamed about that I would be in the NBA” pic.twitter.com/1c76yWUkZ1 – 2:05 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls get blitzed by LeBron James, D’Angelo Russell and the Lakers in a flurry of 3-pointers and points off TOs.
10 observations: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 1:01 AM
Bulls get blitzed by LeBron James, D’Angelo Russell and the Lakers in a flurry of 3-pointers and points off TOs.
10 observations: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 1:01 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Lakers 141, Bulls 132
LA finishes its 10-game January homestand 6-4. They improve to 23-23 overall. They’re 6-6 in 2024 (w/ two of the losses coming on the road and without LeBron). They now embark on the six-game Grammy road trip.
Up next: at Golden State on Saturday. – 1:00 AM
Final: Lakers 141, Bulls 132
LA finishes its 10-game January homestand 6-4. They improve to 23-23 overall. They’re 6-6 in 2024 (w/ two of the losses coming on the road and without LeBron). They now embark on the six-game Grammy road trip.
Up next: at Golden State on Saturday. – 1:00 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers put up a season-high 141 points and beat the Bulls, 141-132, to head out on their six-game road trip on a high note. D-Lo 29p on 8-of-13 from 3 4a; LeBron 25p 12a 2s; AD 22p 11r 6a; Reaves 20p 8a; Vando 17p 5r 3s; Prince 14p 4r 2s; Rui 10p 3r. – 12:58 AM
The Lakers put up a season-high 141 points and beat the Bulls, 141-132, to head out on their six-game road trip on a high note. D-Lo 29p on 8-of-13 from 3 4a; LeBron 25p 12a 2s; AD 22p 11r 6a; Reaves 20p 8a; Vando 17p 5r 3s; Prince 14p 4r 2s; Rui 10p 3r. – 12:58 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron tonight:
25 PTS
12 AST
3 3PM
10-19 FG
39 years young. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 12:56 AM
LeBron tonight:
25 PTS
12 AST
3 3PM
10-19 FG
39 years young. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 12:56 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
D’Angelo Russell, maker of 8 3’s already, nearly hit a 3/4 court bomb to close the 3rd Q, which would have tied his career high of 9 3’s (3X).
Only Kobe and LeBron (last year vs. LAC) have made at least 9 3’s in Lakers history, with Kobe’s 12 the only game of 10+. – 12:20 AM
D’Angelo Russell, maker of 8 3’s already, nearly hit a 3/4 court bomb to close the 3rd Q, which would have tied his career high of 9 3’s (3X).
Only Kobe and LeBron (last year vs. LAC) have made at least 9 3’s in Lakers history, with Kobe’s 12 the only game of 10+. – 12:20 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Terrific 3-point shooting from the Lakers tonight: 14 for 21 (66.7%).
Russell is 4 for 6, Prince 3 for 6, LeBron and Reaves 2 for 3, Hachimura 2 for 2 and Vanderbilt 1 for 1. – 11:57 PM
Terrific 3-point shooting from the Lakers tonight: 14 for 21 (66.7%).
Russell is 4 for 6, Prince 3 for 6, LeBron and Reaves 2 for 3, Hachimura 2 for 2 and Vanderbilt 1 for 1. – 11:57 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 73, Bulls 57
LA outscored Chicago 42-25 in the second quarter. They closed the quarter on a 12-0 run. Austin Reaves has 16 points and 5 assists. LeBron has 14 points. Jarred Vanderbilt has a season-high 13 points. DLo has 12. Rui Hachimura has 10. AD has 5/5/5. – 11:36 PM
Halftime: Lakers 73, Bulls 57
LA outscored Chicago 42-25 in the second quarter. They closed the quarter on a 12-0 run. Austin Reaves has 16 points and 5 assists. LeBron has 14 points. Jarred Vanderbilt has a season-high 13 points. DLo has 12. Rui Hachimura has 10. AD has 5/5/5. – 11:36 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Lakers 73, Bulls 57 at half
Lakers closed 1st half on 12-0 run
Reaves 16 pts, 5 assists
LBJ 14 pts, 4 assists
DeRozan 13 pts – 11:34 PM
Lakers 73, Bulls 57 at half
Lakers closed 1st half on 12-0 run
Reaves 16 pts, 5 assists
LBJ 14 pts, 4 assists
DeRozan 13 pts – 11:34 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Coby White with the move on LeBron 👀
(via @chicagobulls)
pic.twitter.com/YlkV0wvzBt – 11:26 PM
Coby White with the move on LeBron 👀
(via @chicagobulls)
pic.twitter.com/YlkV0wvzBt – 11:26 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A quick 8-0 LAL run has the home team up 55-45.
Good lineup size with this group: Reaves, Prince at the 2, LeBron, Hachimura and Davis. – 11:21 PM
A quick 8-0 LAL run has the home team up 55-45.
Good lineup size with this group: Reaves, Prince at the 2, LeBron, Hachimura and Davis. – 11:21 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time (from @AP) apnews.com/article/40b2f5… – 10:50 PM
LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time (from @AP) apnews.com/article/40b2f5… – 10:50 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers’ starting lineup vs. Chicago:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Taurean Prince
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 10:03 PM
The Lakers’ starting lineup vs. Chicago:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Taurean Prince
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 10:03 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LAKERS STATUS UPDATE:
Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Chicago. – 9:57 PM
LAKERS STATUS UPDATE:
Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Chicago. – 9:57 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James and Anthony Davis have officially been made available for tonight vs. Chicago. – 9:52 PM
LeBron James and Anthony Davis have officially been made available for tonight vs. Chicago. – 9:52 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both available against Chicago, per the Lakers – 9:50 PM
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both available against Chicago, per the Lakers – 9:50 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Given how Darvin Ham hasn’t really used last season’s playoff run lineup (D’Lo/Reaves/Vando/LeBron/AD) much, if at all, this season, I asked before the game if there are elements about that look he doesn’t think will work as well now. This was his response. AK pic.twitter.com/n28EktAmNf – 9:29 PM
Given how Darvin Ham hasn’t really used last season’s playoff run lineup (D’Lo/Reaves/Vando/LeBron/AD) much, if at all, this season, I asked before the game if there are elements about that look he doesn’t think will work as well now. This was his response. AK pic.twitter.com/n28EktAmNf – 9:29 PM
Ben Cotton @Ben_Cotton15
LeBron’s championship window is shrinking ahead of another intriguing trade deadline for the Lakers. The superstar’s future – and his son’s – looms large over it all @FOXSportsAUS
foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba… – 9:09 PM
LeBron’s championship window is shrinking ahead of another intriguing trade deadline for the Lakers. The superstar’s future – and his son’s – looms large over it all @FOXSportsAUS
foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba… – 9:09 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham explains why the Lakers have not used last year’s playoffs starters of LeBron, AD, Vando, Reaves and D-Lo as of yet this season pic.twitter.com/XMMDSkaRey – 9:04 PM
Darvin Ham explains why the Lakers have not used last year’s playoffs starters of LeBron, AD, Vando, Reaves and D-Lo as of yet this season pic.twitter.com/XMMDSkaRey – 9:04 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James “should be able to play” tonight against the Bulls, per Darvin Ham. – 9:04 PM
LeBron James “should be able to play” tonight against the Bulls, per Darvin Ham. – 9:04 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham points to Taurean Prince’s durability and 3-point shooting, as well as Jarred Vanderbilt’s health, as the primary reasons he hasn’t used the team’s starting lineup from last season — D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Vanderbilt, LeBron James and Anthony Davis — more. – 9:00 PM
Darvin Ham points to Taurean Prince’s durability and 3-point shooting, as well as Jarred Vanderbilt’s health, as the primary reasons he hasn’t used the team’s starting lineup from last season — D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Vanderbilt, LeBron James and Anthony Davis — more. – 9:00 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham says LeBron James “should be able to play” tonight vs. CHI, but said the final determination will be made after James goes through his pregame process. – 8:54 PM
Darvin Ham says LeBron James “should be able to play” tonight vs. CHI, but said the final determination will be made after James goes through his pregame process. – 8:54 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham said he expects LeBron to be able to play tonight against Chicago after missing the last Lakers game (ankle). He’s officially a game-time decision and will go through his typical warm up. – 8:53 PM
Darvin Ham said he expects LeBron to be able to play tonight against Chicago after missing the last Lakers game (ankle). He’s officially a game-time decision and will go through his typical warm up. – 8:53 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he expects LeBron James to play in tonight’s game vs the Chicago Bulls assuming his pre-game warmup goes well. – 8:53 PM
Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he expects LeBron James to play in tonight’s game vs the Chicago Bulls assuming his pre-game warmup goes well. – 8:53 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham said he expects LeBron James to play tonight vs. Chicago, but adds that James still has to go through his pregame process.
“We’ll see,” Ham said. – 8:52 PM
Darvin Ham said he expects LeBron James to play tonight vs. Chicago, but adds that James still has to go through his pregame process.
“We’ll see,” Ham said. – 8:52 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Darvin said that LeBron still has to go through his pregame process, but expects him to play. AK – 8:52 PM
Darvin said that LeBron still has to go through his pregame process, but expects him to play. AK – 8:52 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron, Antetokounmpo, Jokic headline NBA All-Star Game starters
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 8:06 PM
LeBron, Antetokounmpo, Jokic headline NBA All-Star Game starters
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 8:06 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
NBA announces All-Star Game starters; LeBron James sets another All-Star record, earns 20th straight nod; who should have been named a starter?
usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @usatodaysports – 8:06 PM
NBA announces All-Star Game starters; LeBron James sets another All-Star record, earns 20th straight nod; who should have been named a starter?
usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @usatodaysports – 8:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Kevin Durant, once again, an All-Star.” Ernie Johnson.
Kevin Durant 14th #NBAAllStar selection as he was voted a starter by a combination of fan (50%), player (25%) and media (25%) vote.
Durant 3rd all 3 voting slots behind LeBron James and Nikola Jokic. #NBAAllStar2024 #Suns pic.twitter.com/fNOCsGssiQ – 8:06 PM
“Kevin Durant, once again, an All-Star.” Ernie Johnson.
Kevin Durant 14th #NBAAllStar selection as he was voted a starter by a combination of fan (50%), player (25%) and media (25%) vote.
Durant 3rd all 3 voting slots behind LeBron James and Nikola Jokic. #NBAAllStar2024 #Suns pic.twitter.com/fNOCsGssiQ – 8:06 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
AP story: LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time apnews.com/article/nba-al… – 7:40 PM
AP story: LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time apnews.com/article/nba-al… – 7:40 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: LeBron James has a new record — most All-Star selections — after being named a starter Thursday night for next month’s All-Star game in Indy, where he’ll be an All-Star for a 20th time in his career. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 7:33 PM
New ESPN story: LeBron James has a new record — most All-Star selections — after being named a starter Thursday night for next month’s All-Star game in Indy, where he’ll be an All-Star for a 20th time in his career. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 7:33 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
With his 20th career NBA All-Star selection, LeBron James has surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (19) for most in NBA history. – 7:29 PM
With his 20th career NBA All-Star selection, LeBron James has surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (19) for most in NBA history. – 7:29 PM
Rob Peterson @ShotDrJr
Victor Wembanyama was 13 months old when LeBron James started his 20-game All-Star Game streak. – 7:23 PM
Victor Wembanyama was 13 months old when LeBron James started his 20-game All-Star Game streak. – 7:23 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The others to reach 14: LeBron James (20), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (19), Kobe Bryant (18), Tim Duncan (15), Kevin Garnett (15), Shaquille O’Neal (15), Michael Jordan (14), Karl Malone (14), Dirk Nowitzki (14) and Jerry West (14). – 7:19 PM
The others to reach 14: LeBron James (20), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (19), Kobe Bryant (18), Tim Duncan (15), Kevin Garnett (15), Shaquille O’Neal (15), Michael Jordan (14), Karl Malone (14), Dirk Nowitzki (14) and Jerry West (14). – 7:19 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
All-Stars in 20 or more seasons … Gordie Howe, Henry Aaron, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, LeBron James. – 7:18 PM
All-Stars in 20 or more seasons … Gordie Howe, Henry Aaron, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, LeBron James. – 7:18 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Pick a team:
East — West —
Hali Luka
Dame Shai
Giannis Durant
Tatum LeBron
Embiid Jokic pic.twitter.com/6I57YL3KzY – 7:17 PM
Pick a team:
East — West —
Hali Luka
Dame Shai
Giannis Durant
Tatum LeBron
Embiid Jokic pic.twitter.com/6I57YL3KzY – 7:17 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
WESTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STAR STARTERS
G. Luka Doncic
G. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
F. LeBron James
F. Kevin Durant
F. Nikola Jokic
Fans had Curry as a starter over SGA, but players had Curry third, and the media had him fourth (also behind Anthony Edwards). – 7:15 PM
WESTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STAR STARTERS
G. Luka Doncic
G. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
F. LeBron James
F. Kevin Durant
F. Nikola Jokic
Fans had Curry as a starter over SGA, but players had Curry third, and the media had him fourth (also behind Anthony Edwards). – 7:15 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
LeBron to start a record 20th All-Star Game, Tyrese Haliburton to make his first start — IF they recover from their nagging injuries in time. A first look at all the NBA Classic starters here, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5228523/2024/0… – 7:15 PM
LeBron to start a record 20th All-Star Game, Tyrese Haliburton to make his first start — IF they recover from their nagging injuries in time. A first look at all the NBA Classic starters here, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5228523/2024/0… – 7:15 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game Western Conference starters:
▪️ Luka Dončić
▪️ Kevin Durant
▪️ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
▪️ LeBron James
▪️ Nikola Jokić pic.twitter.com/l5gfXdqqwP – 7:13 PM
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game Western Conference starters:
▪️ Luka Dončić
▪️ Kevin Durant
▪️ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
▪️ LeBron James
▪️ Nikola Jokić pic.twitter.com/l5gfXdqqwP – 7:13 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
NBA’s Western Conference All-Star starters: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 7:12 PM
NBA’s Western Conference All-Star starters: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 7:12 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
2024 NBA All-Star starting lineups:
East = Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid
West = Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/x4TMg9SMIY – 7:12 PM
2024 NBA All-Star starting lineups:
East = Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid
West = Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/x4TMg9SMIY – 7:12 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
2024 Western Conference All-Star starters are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Nikola Jokic. – 7:12 PM
2024 Western Conference All-Star starters are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Nikola Jokic. – 7:12 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron James has been named an All-Star starter along with Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 7:12 PM
LeBron James has been named an All-Star starter along with Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 7:12 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
2024 West All-Star starters:
LeBron James (captain)
Kevin Durant
Nikola Jokic
Luka Doncic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.twitter.com/wkBkXfzSnw – 7:12 PM
2024 West All-Star starters:
LeBron James (captain)
Kevin Durant
Nikola Jokic
Luka Doncic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.twitter.com/wkBkXfzSnw – 7:12 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron James. 20 All-Star Game selections. Most ever in the NBA. – 7:09 PM
LeBron James. 20 All-Star Game selections. Most ever in the NBA. – 7:09 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
My All-Star media ballot:
East Guard’s: Haliburton, Brunson
East Frontcourt: Embiid, Tatum, Giannis
West Guard’s: Luka, SGA
West Frontcourt: Jokic, LeBron, Kawhi
Brunson narrowly edged Mitchell, Dame, Maxey
West FC was tough. KD has had a typically fantastic KD year. – 1:42 PM
My All-Star media ballot:
East Guard’s: Haliburton, Brunson
East Frontcourt: Embiid, Tatum, Giannis
West Guard’s: Luka, SGA
West Frontcourt: Jokic, LeBron, Kawhi
Brunson narrowly edged Mitchell, Dame, Maxey
West FC was tough. KD has had a typically fantastic KD year. – 1:42 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Lakers list LeBron James and Anthony Davis questionable vs. Bulls.
Everybody practiced for Bulls yesterday except two current injured players in Zach LaVine and Torrey Craig. – 12:27 PM
Lakers list LeBron James and Anthony Davis questionable vs. Bulls.
Everybody practiced for Bulls yesterday except two current injured players in Zach LaVine and Torrey Craig. – 12:27 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
My NBA All-Star starters for @Sportsnaut
East: Tyrese Haliburton, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid
West: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard sportsnaut.com/nba-all-star-g… pic.twitter.com/EqWYgghC3Y – 11:06 AM
My NBA All-Star starters for @Sportsnaut
East: Tyrese Haliburton, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid
West: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard sportsnaut.com/nba-all-star-g… pic.twitter.com/EqWYgghC3Y – 11:06 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I would expect All-Star game starters to be pretty straightforward:
West
SGA
Luka
LeBron
Kawhi
Jokic
East
Haliburton
(Wildcard)
Tatum
Giannis
Embiid
Wildcard could be any number of Mitchell, Maxey, Trae, Dame, or Brunson. They’re all about the same. – 10:53 AM
I would expect All-Star game starters to be pretty straightforward:
West
SGA
Luka
LeBron
Kawhi
Jokic
East
Haliburton
(Wildcard)
Tatum
Giannis
Embiid
Wildcard could be any number of Mitchell, Maxey, Trae, Dame, or Brunson. They’re all about the same. – 10:53 AM
More on this storyline
Ryan Ward: LeBron James on Jarred Vanderbilt: “I mean, it’s the Vando we grew accustomed to when we got him last year, and obviously, the injuries put a hurting on him early in the season, but he’s getting back into form, and that’s the Vando we’ve been missing.” -via Twitter @RyanWardLA / January 26, 2024
Ryan Ward: Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Chicago. -via Twitter @RyanWardLA / January 25, 2024
