The streak that lasted 21 seasons is over. LeBron James, for the first time since the 2004-05 season, is not part of any of the three All-NBA teams. The league announced the full list of 15 players for this season, and one of the biggest names in the history of the sport is missing.

The context is harsh and simple - it's not a conspiracy, it's not politics. LeBron played 60 games, below the NBA rule of 65 games for individual honors. The first 14 games he missed due to sciatica in his back wiped him off the board. The league shuts out those who didn't play enough.

And yet, what he did in those 60 games isn't exactly average. 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists per game at the age of 41. The Lakers finished fourth in the West and made it to the second round of the playoffs. Which other 41-year-old in NBA history had a line like that? Just him.

The financial context is the next cost. LeBron has an active contract worth $52.6 million, and ahead of him is one of the most sensitive off-season decisions of his career. Will he extend, will he sign a new deal, will he start thinking about retirement - all these questions are on the table. The streak is broken, but the role isn't. For now.