LeBron James Becomes NBA’s All-Time Leader in Minutes Played

The 39-year-old Lakers star surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s longstanding record, marking another milestone in his 22-year career.

LeBron James broke the NBA record for most regular-season minutes played, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 57,446-minute mark during the Lakers' 113-100 win over the Sacramento Kings.
James, who now has 57,471 minutes across 1,517 games, achieved the record early in the second quarter of Thursday’s game in Sacramento, the same city where he made his NBA debut in 2003.
Already the league’s all-time leading scorer, James continues to defy age, averaging 22.6 points, 9.0 assists, and 7.9 rebounds this season as he approaches his 40th birthday.
James credited his longevity to his commitment to maintaining his physical condition and passion for the game, with nearly 70,000 total minutes played including playoffs.
The Lakers celebrated the milestone with a strong team performance, led by Austin Reaves with 25 points and Anthony Davis with 21 points and 20 rebounds, securing their third win in four games.