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LeBron James played his 1,612th regular-season game as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic on March 21, 2026, passing Robert Parish for the NBA record and extending a historic career.

James played his 1,612th regular-season game on March 21, 2026, breaking Robert Parish's NBA record.
The milestone comes in his 23rd NBA season and underscores his career longevity.
James is the NBA's all-time leading scorer with 43,229 points and also leads in career minutes and field goals made.
He has 8,289 playoff points, the most in NBA history.
James has 22 All-Star selections and 21 All-NBA picks, the most all-time.
He could still move up career lists for assists and steals, but his totals in points and minutes are unlikely to be surpassed soon.

LeBron James becomes NBA all-time leader in games played

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