Ranking LeBron James’ 5 best performances in NBA All-Star games

No. 3: 2008

Tim Duncan (21) of the Western Conference looks to pass around Dwyane Wade and LeBron James (23) of the Eastern Conference during the 57th All-Star Game, part of 2008 All-Star Weekend at the New Orleans Arena on Feb. 17, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The East won 134-128.

The 2007-08 NBA season was LeBron James' fifth with the Cleveland Cavaliers and his fourth All-Star Game appearance. In the regular season, he led the league in scoring average, registering an average of 30 points per game in 75 games played.

James represented the Eastern Conference in the All-Star Game under the captaincy of Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett. "The Akron Hammer" registered 27 points, eight rebounds and nine assists.

By the end of the third quarter, East led by 13 points, but lost the lead in the fourth quarter. The game was salvaged by the doggedness of Ray Allen and James. Due to his amazing performance, LBJ was awarded his first All-Star MVP title.

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No. 2: 2018

LeBron James Jr., LeBron James (23), Zhuri James and Bryce Maximus James pose with the All-Star Game MVP trophy on Feb. 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

For the 2018 All-Star Game, the traditional conference-based format was terminated, with the captains choosing the rosters. Team LeBron and Team Stephen competed in the 67th All-Star game.

After a thrilling All-Star Game, James was selected for the Most Valuable Player award (his third) for his outstanding play to secure the win after being 11 points behind with six minutes left. He recorded a double-double, posting 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.

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No. 1: 2006

Kobe Bryant of the West Team goes up for a dunk as Dwyane Wade of the East Team looks on at the 2006 All-Star Game on Feb. 19, 2006 in Houston, Texas. The East defeated the West 122-120 as LeBron James of the East Team won MVP.

His third regular season in the league still holds the record for his career-highest points per game in a single season. He posted 31.4 points per game at the age of 21, having played 79 games for the Cavs. It remains an amazing feat for a youngster and remains unmatched.

Paired with Allen Iverson, Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O'Neal, Vince Carter and the Detroit Four – Ben and Rasheed Wallace, Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton – LeBron James won his first All-Star MVP award. He became the youngest player in NBA history to win the award. They won the game by a slim margin, made possible by Wade's late game-winning layup.