Lakers All-Star Legacy

For a franchise as lush with history as the Lakers, it’s no shock that the NBA All-Star Game has often been colored purple and gold.

When LeBron James makes his L.A. debut in Charlotte, he will become the 31st all-star in Lakers history — a collection of players who have combined for 137 selections.

Here are the 31 who have been selected to compete among the league’s elite.

LeBron James (2019)

It may be James’ first all-star appearance as a Laker, but the living legend has already cemented his spot in the event’s history. James — who collected the most votes of any player in 2019 — has been chosen for 15 All-Star Games and three MVPs, including in Los Angeles during his last season before…