James will make his record 21st consecutive start 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. As of now, the Knicks are the only team with two All-Stars, despite being in third place in the East.

He’s been a lock for the game since his second season back in 2005, which means an entire generation of fans has grown up knowing LeBron as a mainstay at the league’s biggest midseason showcase. He’s not just there to pile on records,