James' first All-Star appearance was in 2005. To put his longevity into ... Julius Erving, 16 Erving was selected to 11 NBA All-Star Games and five ABA All-Star Games. He led all players in ...

What a thought. With that in mind, you'd think the NBA All-Star game would be the perfect place to execute that thought. Make it about basketball. Cut the fat. Showcase the league's biggest stars.