LeBron James breaks Robert Parish’s file, turns into NBA’s all-time video games performed chief

No participant in NBA historical past has performed in additional video games than LeBron James. Or scored extra factors. Or made extra All-Star groups. We might go on.

The Los Angeles Lakers star broke his newest file on Saturday just by stepping foot on the courtroom for his staff’s recreation in opposition to the Orlando Magic. It was the 1,612th look of his profession, breaking a tie with Boston Celtics nice Robert Parish atop the NBA leaderboard.

Advertisement

James was already the record-holder when factoring in his 292 playoff appearances, which convey his complete as much as 1,904 video games.

It was a victorious record-breaking recreation as nicely, with the Lakers profitable 105-104 off a game-winning 3-pointer from Luka Kennard. James completed the sport with 12 factors on 5-of-13 capturing, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and three steals.

It was the Lakers’ ninth consecutive win, although it did include the potential value of a one-game suspension for Luka Dončić. James’ co-star picked up his sixteenth technical foul of the season, triggering an automated ban until the tech is rescinded.

Draft your Yahoo Fantasy Baseball team for the 2026 MLB Season

Advertisement

The video games performed file is hardly James’ most prestigious, however it’s a testomony to the longevity that has allowed him to proceed acting at an All-Star stage at age 41. He arrived within the NBA in 2003 at 18 years outdated and has carried out at a standout stage ever since whereas by no means lacking greater than half a season because of harm.

Entering Saturday, James was already the NBA’s all-time chief in factors (43,229), discipline objectives (15,884), All-Star choices (22), All-NBA choices (13 first-team and 21 complete), seasons performed (23), playoff video games (292) and, to be honest, turnovers (5,620). He’s additionally fourth on the assists checklist, sixth on the steals checklist and fifth on the triple-doubles checklist.

When will LeBron James retire?

James’ place in historical past is clearly safe. The query now could be what number of video games he has left in him. There is rampant hypothesis about what he’ll do that offseason, along with his selections together with retirement, a return to the Lakers or maybe a reunion with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Advertisement

This season has seen James submit a number of the lowest numbers of his profession and miss quite a lot of video games to harm, together with a 14-game stretch to open the season because of sciatica. He has already ended his All-Star beginning streak, his All-NBA streak and his 10-point streak, all unprecedented in league historical past.