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James reveals draft order for Team LeBron's starting lineup

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Following the 2018 NBA All-Star festivities, team captain and All-Star Game MVP LeBron James saw no harm in announcing the order in which he drafted his fellow starters.

Kevin Durant had previously implied that he was the first pick, which James confirmed Sunday night, according to Sports Illustrated's Ben Golliver.

The Cleveland Cavaliers phenom then rounded out his lineup by picking Anthony Davis second, his former teammate Kyrie Irving third, and DeMarcus Cousins with his final selection.

Cousins was unable to compete at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, as he's sidelined with a season-ending Achilles injury. He was replaced on the roster by Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder, with his starting spot going to Thunder guard Russell Westbrook.

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Opposing captain Stephen Curry went with Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMar DeRozan, Joel Embiid, and James Harden, although his draft order remains a mystery.

Commissioner Adam Silver stated at the conclusion of Sunday's game that next year's All-Star draft will likely be televised.

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