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LeBron James Sets NBA Record for Career Games Played
LeBron James, playing in his 23rd season, now holds the NBA record for regular-season games played. James started in the Los Angeles Lakers' game in Orlando on Saturday, marking his 1,612th game and surpassing Robert Parish's previous record.
LeBron James continues to add to his extensive list of NBA accomplishments. Already holding records for points scored, seasons played, minutes played, All-NBA selections, All-Star selections, field goals made, field goals attempted, playoff games, playoff points, and career earnings, James has now surpassed Robert Parish for the most regular-season games played in NBA history. The record-breaking game occurred Saturday in Orlando, during the Lakers' match. James is in his 23rd season, exceeding Vince Carter's prior record. There are 79 current NBA players who were not born when James debuted in the league on October 29, 2003.
Key Facts
- LeBron James has played in a record 1,612 regular-season NBA games.
- James broke the record on Saturday while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in Orlando.
- Robert Parish previously held the record for most NBA games played.
- James holds numerous NBA records, including most points, minutes, and seasons played.
- This is James's 23rd season in the NBA.
- 79 current NBA players were not yet born when James made his NBA debut.