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LeBron James Sets NBA Record for Games Played, Passing Robert Parish in Orlando

The new milestone underscores a 23-season run marked by longevity, record scoring, postseason dominance.

Overview

  • James reached at least 1,612 career regular-season games to move past Robert Parish’s 1,611 for the all-time lead.
  • Los Angeles edged Orlando 105-104 on a last-second three by Luke Kennard, extending the Lakers’ winning streak to nine.
  • In the record-setting appearance, James posted 12 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals in 34 minutes.
  • He already leads the NBA’s all-time scoring list at roughly 43,000 regular-season points and tops multiple playoff categories.
  • The NBA and Lakers are marking his record 23 consecutive seasons with a commemorative jersey patch that debuted against the Kings and is repurposed for collectibles after games.