While Booker was not named an All-Star this season, his teammate, Kevin Durant, was named one, and he represented the Suns well. Durant helped lead Shaq’s OGs to the championship in the All-Star game Sunday night with LeBron on the sidelines.

After being selected to start in the NBA All-Star Game for a record-breaking 21 consecutive seasons, LeBron missed his first All-Star game on Sunday evening due to ankle/foot discomfort. The news came just hours before the All-Star game when LeBron announced to the world that he would not be a participant during his pre-game media availability.

Commentator Nick Wright feels the fact that LeBron James sat out the NBA All-Star Game is actually a great sign as far as the Lakers are concerned.