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LeBron's Health Sacrifices Lead to 22nd All-Star Selection

2/18/2026

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LeBron James missed the Lakers' first 14 games of the season due to sciatica.
He gave up chocolate chip cookies and wine to improve his health, starting in November and continuing through New Year's Day.
James made his season debut on November 18 and played 36 games before the All-Star break, averaging 22 points, 7.1 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game.
The performance earned him his 22nd consecutive All-Star selection.

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LeBron James missed the Lakers' first 14 games of the season due to sciatica.
He gave up chocolate chip cookies and wine to improve his health, starting in November and continuing through New Year's Day.
James made his season debut on November 18 and played 36 games before the All-Star break, averaging 22 points, 7.1 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game.
The performance earned him his 22nd consecutive All-Star selection.