We all know about James eventually becoming "The Chosen One." However, long before that, he was just one of the many young ballers coached by Dru Joyce II — a fixture in Akron's youth basketball scene, leading both neighborhood teams and travel squads.

The NBA is not obligated to hand out All-Star starts based on what someone used to be. Even if that someone is a top-two GOAT candidate.

LeBron James is, without a doubt, the best player in NBA history when it comes to dominance over such a long period of time. James is currently in his 23rd season in the NBA, yet is still a consistent scorer and playmaker despite some drops in production over the past couple of years.

SGA could capture his first Clutch Player of the Year, the NBA’s still-newish award. He’s hitting nearly half his shots and is leagues ahead of everybody else in total points, despite playing in only 15 clutch games. Cade Cunningham (Pistons): 98 points | 50.0/8.3/84.6 shooting splits | 13-7 record