INDIANAPOLIS —
LeBron James saw the space in front of him as he planted, cocking the ball back in his right hand as he jumped before pounding it through the rim for an emphatic slam.
He did it in his first All-Star Game 2004. He did it in his 20th Sunday night in Indianapolis.
The East ended up beating the West 211-186, setting records for the most points by a team and the most points by both teams.
James acknowledged that the NBA and players need to figure out the All-Star Game, but James’ mere presence for a record-setting 20th time was special enough.