Lakers fans are abuzz after LeBron James made headlines for passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for second-most games played in NBA history with 1,561 career games. James now only Robert Parish’s record of 1,611 games. The Lakers celebrated this achievement with a post on X, saying, “LeBron James: 2nd-most regular-season games played in NBA history”.
Fans praised James’ longevity, with one saying, “Probably end at around 1740 games and have a record that will never be broken”. Another fan added, “Longevity ”. Some fans hailed James as the “GREATEST OF ALL TIME”, while others noted his consistent ability to break records, saying, “Records on records”. Fans expressed admiration for James, calling him “LeGoat” and highlighting his impressive career milestones.
James has been playing at an elite level, averaging 24.4 points per game this season. He’s also been selected to the All-NBA team 21 times and became the first player in NBA history to be named to an All-NBA team at age 40 or older. As James approaches the end of his contract, fans are speculating about his future with the Lakers, particularly with regards to his potential $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season.
The Lakers’ next game is against the Houston Rockets on Friday. With James likely to play a key role, fans will be watching closely to see how the team performs. Given James’ impending free agency, the Lakers’ front office will also be under pressure to make strategic moves to retain him and build a competitive team around him and Luka Doncic.
