LeBron James breaks NBA record for most games played

Lakers star surpasses Celtics legend Robert Parish's mark of 1,611 regular season games

Mar. 21, 2026 at 11:20pm

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has surpassed former Boston Celtics great Robert Parish for the most regular season games played in NBA history. James reached the milestone of 1,612 games played during the Lakers' road game against the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

Why it matters

LeBron James continues to cement his legacy as one of the greatest players in NBA history, breaking yet another prestigious record. This achievement underscores his remarkable longevity and durability over an unprecedented 23-year career at the highest level of professional basketball.

The details

James, who is in the midst of his 23rd NBA season, passed Parish's previous record of 1,611 regular season games played. The historic moment came during the Lakers' current six-game road trip as they faced the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.

  • LeBron James surpassed Robert Parish's record of 1,611 games played on March 21, 2026.

The players

LeBron James

A 23-year NBA veteran and one of the greatest players in league history, currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Robert Parish

A Hall of Fame center who played 21 seasons in the NBA, primarily for the Boston Celtics, and previously held the record for most regular season games played.

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What they’re saying

“LeBron just keeps adding to his legacy. To play at this level for over two decades is truly remarkable.”

— Magic Johnson, NBA Legend

What’s next

LeBron James will look to extend his record for most games played as the Lakers continue their road trip and finish out the 2025-26 NBA regular season.

The takeaway

LeBron James' historic achievement of surpassing Robert Parish for the most regular season games played in NBA history is a testament to his unparalleled longevity and consistency as one of the all-time greats of the game.