Star voting was released Thursday afternoon, and in the latest sign of a transition in eras in the association, LeBron James and Stephen Curry rank third at their respective positions. James sits third overall in the West frontcourt voting -- still in a starting spot -- with 1.

Bronny James is coming off two productive games with the South Bay Lakers (G League). He most recently had 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists while shoo

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis are third and fourth in the West frontcourt in first NBA All-Star fan voting returns

Sure, James' numbers are likely going to decline the deeper into his 40s he plays. But at least at his point of entry, he is far and away the greatest 40-year-old basketball player of all time. And so, with apologies to urkle91, James isn't just defying the typical NBA age curve, he's completely shattering it.

LeBron James celebrates his 40th birthday on Monday, and well wishes have begun to pour in from peers, fans and celebrities alike.

The first returns for All-Star voting were released and, surprisingly, LeBron James isn’t the top vote-getter in the Western Conference.