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Lakers' LeBron James Starts Record 1,612th NBA Game With Monster Dunk

Lakers' LeBron James Starts Record 1,612th NBA Game With Monster Dunk

Summary

LeBron James has set a record by playing in his 1,612th NBA game, surpassing Robert Parish's previous record of 1,611 games. During the game, he demonstrated his skill with a powerful dunk early on. This achievement comes in James' 23rd NBA season, adding to his list of records, such as being the all-time leading scorer and having the most made field goals in NBA history.

Key Facts

  • LeBron James has played more NBA games than any other player, with 1,612 regular-season games.
  • He broke the previous record held by Robert Parish.
  • James is in his 23rd NBA season.
  • He recently became the all-time leader in made field goals, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
  • James is also the NBA's all-time leading scorer and has the most playoff points.
  • James holds records for All-NBA selections and consecutive games scoring at least 10 points.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers are currently on an eight-game winning streak.
  • LeBron James recently scored a 30-point game, setting a record as the oldest player to do so.

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