The NBA’s first fan vote is in, and for the first time in more than two decades, LeBron James is staring at a very real possibility that once felt unthinkable. After 21 straight years of All-Star starting nods,

The returns from the first round of 2026 NBA All-Star Game voting were released on Monday, and Association watchers had to scroll down a lot further than usual to see where LeBron James ranked.

Here’s what the fans have right and wrong so far with their NBA All-Star voting.

Draymond Green publicly called on NBA commissioner Adam Silver to make sure LeBron James is included in the 2026 All-Star Game..

Draymond Green made some bold statements about the NBA finding a way to add LeBron James to the All-Star Game if fans don't vote him in.

“You know, I played in the All-Star Game where the commish added Dirk and D-Wade as, like, legends of the game,” Draymond Green added. “And, like, it was their last one, and they are who they are. They should be. And it’s the same with Bron, like in the games in LA.” The All-Star Voting isn't over and James can still get voted in by the fans.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo continue to lead the NBA All-Star fan vote in their respective conferences.

LeBron James is having one of the lowest statistical seasons of his career, but Brendan Haywood says his legacy alone warrants an All-Star spot.

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green commented on LA Lakers star LeBron James surprising low ranking in the first fan returns for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game (ASG).

There’s a saying, “game recognizes game.” And it fits in the NBA’s bigger picture in every era. So when you look around and see young guns like Luka Doncic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander take the lead, you know that the league is in the right hands.