Although they are rivals on the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown were picked to play on the same team at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, California. Both LeBron and Brown were added to Shaquille O'Neal's team,
Shaquille O'Neal, NBA and Greatest Player
Many NBA stars over time have taken their talents to the big screen, with guys like LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Shaquille O'Neal all starring in movies. While Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry will not appear on the big screen,
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was expected to appear in his 21st NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, but announced during his media availability that foot and ankle discomfort will hold him out. Initially set to headline Shaquille O'Neal's team in the NBA's new tournament-style format,
James, 40, made his first All-Star appearance in 2005 and has since shared the court with some of the game's biggest icons, from retired legends like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal to current superstars such as Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.
James was to play for Shaq's OGs, the team drafted by Shaquille O'Neal for the All-Star competition in this year's new mini-tournament format. James' first All-Star Game was in 20