LeBron James becomes NBA’s career leader in games played, passing Robert Parish LeBron James, already the NBA’s all-time leader in points and minutes, has surpassed Hall of Fame center Robert Parish to become the league’s all-time leader in games played. The Lakers forward achieved the milestone in his 1,612th regular-season game against the Orlando Magic, marking another testament to his enduring presence in the league. James’ achievement comes during a season in which he continues to perform at an elite level. Over the past five games, he has averaged 20.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 5.8 assists while shooting 64.6% from the field. For the season, he is averaging 21.3 points per game, extending his streak of 23 consecutive seasons with at least 20 points per game. His shooting efficiency has been remarkable, with a 51.6% field goal percentage and over 50% shooting in 15 of the last 17 years. “I’ve always wanted to be available to my teammates, either in Cleveland, here (in Miami), and now, you know, in L.A.,” James said after the Lakers defeated the Heat. “It takes a lot. It’s a mental toll, man, trying to play a lot and being out there throughout this whole thing and then under the circumstances that I kind of been given. And it’s just a lot, man.” James’ longevity is underscored by his career statistics. Over 23 seasons, he has played in 87.7% of the possible games he could have played, a figure that would have been higher had it not been for a series of injuries during his time with the Lakers. He has missed at least 10 games in all but one of his seasons in Los Angeles—the 2019-20 championship season. Before joining the Lakers, he had missed more than 10 games just once in his career. Despite his age, James remains a high-impact player.#lakers #lebron_james #jj_redick #orlando_magic #robert_parish
LeBron James breaks record for most NBA games played LeBron James surpassed the NBA record for most regular-season games played on Saturday, reaching his 1,612th appearance when the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Orlando Magic. The milestone came after he passed the previous mark of 1,611, held by Robert Parish since his retirement in 1997. James, 41, had previously matched Parish's total on Thursday during a Lakers victory over the Miami Heat. The four-time NBA champion achieved the feat with a triple-double in the game, following a late-night flight from Houston to Florida. Teammate Austin Reaves, 27, praised James's dedication, calling him "insane" for maintaining such a high level of performance. Reaves noted that James's drive to excel is unmatched, even as he approaches the end of his career. "There's nothing left to prove, but he finds something to continue to motivate him," Reaves said. "That's not how he's wired." Playing his 23rd season, James already holds multiple NBA records, including points scored, field goals made, and field goals attempted. He also holds the longest streak of regular-season games with at least 10 points, spanning 1,297 contests. However, James emphasized that these achievements were not his primary goals when he began his career. "It's not like I'm writing things down or looking at the record books and saying, 'I'm going to get that,' " he said. "It just kind of happened." James clarified that his focus was always on being the greatest player in NBA history, winning championships, and earning accolades like Rookie of the Year, All-Star selections, and MVP awards. "Some of the stuff that has been happening over the course of the last few years has been super-duper cool," he added. Including playoff games, James has played a total of 1,904 fixtures in his career.#lebron_james #los_angeles_lakers #orlando_magic #austin_reaves #robert_parish
LeBron James Nears NBA All-Time Games Played Record Ahead of Lakers vs. Magic Clash LeBron James is one game away from surpassing Hall of Famer Robert Parish for the NBA’s all-time record for games played. The Los Angeles Lakers star will take on the Orlando Magic in a high-profile matchup on Saturday night at 7 p.m. ET as 2.5-point favorites. The game will mark James’ 1,612th regular-season appearance, breaking his tie with Parish for the top spot in NBA history. James already holds numerous records in the league, including leading the NBA in career points (43,180), most seasons (23), most shots made (15,863), and most minutes played (60,604). Saturday’s contest in Orlando will be pivotal as he aims to solidify his place in the record books. The Lakers enter the matchup riding high after a 134-126 victory over the Miami Heat, fueled by Luka Doncic’s 60-point performance. The Magic, meanwhile, boast a strong home record of 22-13 and rely on the talents of Paolo Banchero, who averages 22.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. Chalkboard Fantasy is offering new DFS players a 100% deposit match up to $100, plus a free pick, using promo code NYPOST for this matchup. The platform allows users to project stat lines for NBA stars, including points, assists, rebounds, and 3-pointers, to make informed fantasy picks. The Lakers’ postseason push continues as they face a Magic team that has shown resilience at home. With the stakes high for both teams, Saturday’s game could set the tone for the upcoming NBA playoff race. The promotional content and unrelated sports headlines in the original text are not part of the actual article, which focuses on LeBron’s record pursuit and the Lakers vs. Magic matchup.#lebron_james #luka_doncic #los_angeles_lakers #orlando_magic #robert_parish
LeBron James is listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers' game in Miami on Thursday, meaning Robert Parish could retain the NBA's all-time games played record for a few more days. The Lakers confirmed James is dealing with left foot arthritis, while Luka Doncic (right hip soreness) and Austin Reaves (right forearm contusion) are also questionable for the matchup. The trio combined for 84 points in the Lakers' 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The team flew to Miami after the game, arriving at 3:59 a.m. — later than most teams typically arrive in their next city when facing back-to-back games. James, who shot 13-of-14 from the field in the victory, tied his best shooting performance of his NBA career. The game marked his 1,610th regular-season contest, one behind Parish's record. James hit his right elbow on the court in the final minutes of Wednesday's game, remaining briefly on the floor and grimacing in pain. He told ESPN after the game that he hoped to play in Miami, a city he called home for four seasons during which he won his first two NBA titles. Parish, who entered the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003, has held the outright lead in career games played since April 6, 1996, when he broke a tie with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Parish, who played 50 more regular-season games before retiring after the 1996-97 season, spent his NBA career with Golden State, Boston, Charlotte, and Chicago. He praised James for his potential to break the record, stating, "No player is better deserving to break that iron man record than LeBron." James, already the NBA's all-time leader in points scored, minutes played, field goals made, and attempted, also holds records for 23 seasons played, 22 All-Star selections, and 21 All-NBA team honors.#miami #lebron_james #nba #los_angeles_lakers #robert_parish
