Oklahoma City is led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is fresh off a 54-point performance, as they look to take down Dallas in a big-time matchup. It's no secret the Thunder and Mavericks have a brewing rivalry, which is only further fueled by their close proximity, being a short drive on I-35 from one another.

NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder isn't LeBron James' very best moment, but it holds a special place, anyway.

Cleveland and Oklahoma City have followed similar paths to success in the years since the departure of their franchise icons.

James — a pick for 21 straight years — now has two more selections than anyone else in NBA history (Abdul-Jabbar was a 19-time pick) and is three years clear of anyone else for the longest streak of consecutive selections. Kobe Bryant was picked for 18 consecutive games, the second-longest such streak.

NBA All-Star starters feature LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. New mini-tournament format unveiled.

James will make his record 20th consecutive start and 21st overall appearance as an All-Star and Curry, the long-time face of the Golden State Warriors, is now formally serving as host for the weekend with his 11th All-Star appearance.

NBA superstars LeBron James and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were named among the starters for next month's NBA All-Star Game. Oklahoma City star

James now has two more All-Star selections than anyone else in NBA history (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a 19-time pick) and is three years clear of anyone else for the longest streak of consecutive

LeBron James and Stephen Curry will once again be starters in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, continuing a two-decade streak.

Starters Pool Revealed, LeBron James Set For 21st Appearance as the Los Angeles Lakers figures in the Western Conference Selection.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was named an NBA All-Star starter, being invited to the game for a record 21st time.