Sports · 22 March 2026
LeBron James Sets Games Record; Durant Passes Jordan
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Two significant professional basketball milestones were achieved this past Saturday, demonstrating exceptional player longevity. LeBron James made his 1,612th regular-season appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers, establishing an unmatched record for player games. Simultaneously, Kevin Durant became fifth in the NBA's all-time scoring. Aged 41, James surpassed Robert Parish’s previous mark of 1,611 career games, which stood for almost three decades.
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