LeBron James Moves to 5th Place for Most NBA Games Played

LeBron James has made NBA history again by reaching fifth place on the all-time list for most regular-season games played. This milestone reflects his incredible consistency and endurance over 22 seasons.

Here’s a look at the top five players with the most regular-season games in NBA history:

1. Robert Parish – 1,611 Games

Robert Parish, a Hall of Fame center, played 1,611 games in his 21-season career, mainly with the Boston Celtics. A four-time NBA champion, Parish also played 184 playoff games. He averaged 14.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game during the regular season, with an impressive 53.7% shooting accuracy.

2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 1,560 Games

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, another Hall of Famer, played 1,560 games over 20 seasons. The Lakers legend won six NBA championships and held the all-time scoring record for decades before LeBron James broke it. Abdul-Jabbar averaged 24.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.

3. Vince Carter – 1,541 Games

Vince Carter, known for his spectacular dunks, played 1,541 games in 22 seasons, tied with LeBron for the most seasons in NBA history. He is the only player to play in four different decades. Carter’s career averages were 16.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.

4. Dirk Nowitzki – 1,522 Games

Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks’ greatest player, played 1,522 games over 21 seasons—all with the Mavericks. He led Dallas to its only NBA title in 2011. His career averages were 20.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.

5. LeBron James – 1,505 Games

LeBron James reached fifth place after playing his 1,505th game in a win against the Pelicans. Now in his 22nd season, James has started 1,503 of those games. Over his career, he has averaged 27.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game.

LeBron’s remarkable achievement highlights his durability and excellence, solidifying his place among the greatest players in NBA history.