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As the calendar turned to a new year, basketball fans were not only treated to the first show of 2025 but also the unveiling of the initial All-Star voting returns. The Western Conference has unveiled its top vote-getters, and once again, LeBron James's name stands prominently among them. With emerging stars like Shay Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Dončić in the backcourt, and legendary figures like Nikola Jokić and Kevin Durant by his side, James is set to make yet another All-Star appearance. This is particularly significant as he approaches his 40th birthday, marking him as the third player in NBA history to participate in an All-Star game at this age, a distinction shared only with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dirk Nowitzki.