LeBron James Sets New NBA Appearance Record at 1,612

On Saturday, LeBron James made history by breaking the NBA appearance record during a nail-biting game where the Los Angeles Lakers triumphed over the Orlando Magic with a score of 105-104. At 41 years old, James played in his 1,612th regular-season game, surpassing the previous record of 1,611 held by Robert Parish, who retired in 1997.

In this game, James contributed 12 points, six rebounds, and four assists. The Lakers' victory was secured by a last-second three-pointer from Luke Kennard, which ended a potential eight-game win streak for the Magic.

Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 33 points, while Austin Reaves added 26 points. James, now in his 23rd season, already holds numerous NBA records, including points scored and field goals made.

He has participated in a total of 1,904 fixtures throughout his career, with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar following with 1,797 appearances.