LeBron James did his best Rodney Dangerfield impression on Saturday, claiming that the Cavaliers don't get enough respect for their success.

James wasn't happy that Knicks forward David Lee was named over Shaquille O'Neal as a replacement for East guard Allen Iverson.

"It's an ongoing story about our franchise. We've always kind of been the butt of a joke -- before me being drafted and other guys coming along," LeBron said.

He is the only Cavalier participating in All-Star Weekend.

"Last year it took three injuries for Mo [Williams] to be an All-Star when we were the best team in the league also," James said. "So once again we're the best team in the league and Mo got no consideration. Shaq got no consideration. We also got three of the five top 3-pointers in the league [Williams, Daniel Gibson, Anthony Parker], and we have no shooters in the 3-point shooting contest (last) night.

"That shows just how much respect we get. At the end of the day, we just earn it and just go out and play basketball."