Every NBA All-Star's unique tie to LeBron James play Jalen Rose insists no team can compete with a healthy Lakers lineup. (1:26) Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books During his rookie year in the NBA, a teenage LeBron James handled unprecedented attention and endless microphones with poise and aplomb. Except for that one time. When he was bypassed for the 2004 All-Star Game in Los Angeles -- partially because of rookie hazing, partially because of the Cleveland Cavaliers' losing record -- James took it personally and lashed out to the point where he showed a rare moment of immaturity.