LeBron James wasn’t thinking about his All-Star streak after being injured to start the season

NEW YORK (AP) — For two decades, LeBron James being an All-Star was almost a certainty.

This season, it was no sure thing. And for James, who just wanted to get healthy enough to play in real games, it wasn’t a priority.

“I really didn’t think about it, to be honest,” James said Sunday after he was chosen as a reserve by Western Conference coaches for his NBA-record 22nd consecutive All-Star selection.

That’s because James, 41, didn’t even play until the Lakers’ 15th game after being sidelined by sciatica.