Overview
- Portland center Yang Hansen became opponent No. 1,822 for James during Saturday’s game at the Moda Center.
- The share equates to about 33.8% of all NBA players, based on Stathead’s count cited by Haberstroh.
- The percentage has shifted over time; the Lakers noted a 35% figure during the 2023–24 season when the overall player total was lower.
- James is in his 23rd NBA season and is credited with playing more seasons than any player in league history.
- He finished with 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the Lakers’ 132–116 defeat in Portland, with the opponent count expected to rise as he continues to play.