NBA Players With Most Games Played: How Close Is LeBron James To Passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar For The Top Spot?

How close is LeBron James to surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the all-time most games played list?
LeBron James (Photo by Troy Wayrynen/Imagn Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is currently playing in his 22nd NBA season. He has achieved numerous impressive feats throughout his career and continues to dominate in the league despite being the oldest active player.

At the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, James made history by becoming the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA, teaming up with his son Bronny. Recently, James also achieved another milestone in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

In the recent game against the Blazers, James reached the milestone of 1,542 games played in his professional career. With this achievement, the Lakers superstar surpassed Vince Carter to take the No. 3 spot on the NBA’s all-time most games-played list. Additionally, James is now just 18 games away from surpassing the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who played 1,560 games in his career. Robert Parish holds the record for the most games played in NBA history, with 1,611 games.

On February 7, 2023, James achieved a monumental milestone by surpassing Abdul-Jabbar, securing his spot as the all-time leading scorer in the league. Fans are excited as they await James to potentially shatter yet another prestigious record held by the iconic Abdul-Jabbar.

LeBron James’ Stellar Performance Against The Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers recently played the Portland Trail Blazers in a thrilling game at the Moda Center. James delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 40 points, four assists, and eight rebounds in just 36 minutes of play.

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Another key contributor was Austin Reaves, who added 32 points, seven assists, and one rebound. Their impressive efforts, especially in the absence of Luka Doncic, propelled the Lakers to a 110-102 victory over the Blazers.

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With this win, the Lakers now hold the fifth spot in the Western Conference standings. They boast a record of 33 wins and 21 losses in the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season. Their next game will be against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.