LeBron James made NBA history on Sunday, March 22, 2026, playing his 1,612th regular-season game in a 105-104 win over the Orlando Magic.
The 41-year-old superstar passed Robert Parish to take the top spot. Parish held the record of 1,611 games for nearly 30 years.
The victory was a thriller that came down to the final second. Orlando led 104-102 with just three seconds remaining in the match.
Luke Kennard hit a deep three-pointer with only 0.6 seconds left to win. This result extends the winning streak for the Lakers to nine games.
According to a report by NBA.com, the Lakers now hold third place in the Western Conference. Their current season record stands at 46-25.
LeBron James Reflects On Longevity Record
LeBron James finished the historic night with 12 points and six rebounds. Luka Donฤiฤ added 33 points but earned a suspension for his next game.
James is currently playing in his 23rd professional season. He alleged that his primary focus has always been staying healthy for his teammates.
“I know once I stepped on the floor that I was breaking the record, and thatโs a pretty cool thing,” James said.
He added: “Iโve tried to be available for my guys for two decades plus throughout my career.”
Including playoffs, James has now played 1,904 professional matches. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sits second on that list with 1,797 appearances.
James incredible stamina and his ability to play at 41 years old are rare in professional sports.
