LeBron James etched his name deeper into NBA history when he became the first player ever to play 23 seasons in the league. The milestone extended his Hall of Fame career beyond any predecessors, namely, Vince Carter, who held the record at 22.
James, at age 40, made his season debut with the Los Angeles Lakers after overcoming a nerve problem. This was truly remarkable in a demanding sport such as this one. Along with the season milestone, LeBron moved into 6th place on the NBA’s all-time three-point field goal list, passing Reggie Miller, to further cement his versatile scoring ability.
With more than 42,000 regular-season points in his career, LeBron continues to beat age and expectations on a consistent basis, firming up his status among the all-time greats in basketball. He is also a few inches away from breaking records for regular-season games played and holds top ranks in assists and rebounds.
These milestones come as LeBron gets ready for yet another competitive season with the Lakers, looking to add more stories to his long list of achievements and continuing to inspire new generations of basketball players.
