In 2024, LeBron James played in his 20th All-Star Game, setting a record, just one year after becoming the player with the most fan vote leads, surpassing Michael Jordan.
Aside from LeBron and MJ, only 16 other players have been No. 1 in the All-Star fan vote since it began in 1975. (Prior to that, the starting players were selected by NBA coaches.)
Check the full list down below:
LeBron James: 10 times
Years leading: 2007, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Michael Jordan: Nine times
Years leading: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998
Kobe Bryant: Four times
Years leading: 2003, 2011, 2013, 2016
Vince Carter: Four times
Years leading: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004
Julius Erving: Four times
Years leading: 1978, 1981, 1982, 1983
Magic Johnson: Two times
Years leading: 1985, 1986
Dwight Howard: Two times
Years leading: 2009, 2012
Grant Hill: Two times
Years leading: 1995, 1996
Yao Ming: Two times
Years leading: 2005, 2006
George Gervin: Two times
Years leading: 1979, 1980
Giannis Antetokounmpo: One time
Charles Barkley: One time
