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End of an Era for LeBron: Misses NBA Awards for the First Time in 21 Years

Published February 11, 2026, 09:46

LeBron James, after 21 years, will not be eligible for All-NBA teams or individual awards at the end of the season. This is due to him reaching 18 games missed in the current regular season, exceeding the 65-game requirement for award eligibility. It's the first time since 2005 that James won't be a candidate for awards, having previously been named to the All-NBA First Team 13 times, the Second Team 4 times, and the Third Team 4 times.