Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James surpassed NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record to become the player with the most minutes played in NBA history against the Philadelphia 76ers. They lost the game 138-94.
James has played 66,319 minutes throughout his career, including the regular season and playoffs, narrowly surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s record of 66,297 minutes.
In terms of time, James spent more than 1,105 hours on the NBA court, which is equivalent to more than 46 days.
Specifically, he played 54,665 minutes in the regular season (82.4%) and 11,654 minutes in the playoffs (17.6%).
LeBron James’ Unrivaled NBA Milestones and Predictions for Future Longevity
After achieving this unparalleled NBA milestone, John Salley praised LeBron’s incredible achievement and predicted that the dynamic 38-year-old will have a long future in the NBA.
Salley bet on James’ durability, comparing it to NFL legend Tom Brady’s long career, saying James could play until age 45.
Salley said: “In my opinion, this young man was born to play basketball. It is worth noting that he accomplished what he was destined to do. He strengthened his body, honed his skills, Showing more agility and intelligence now than ever before.”
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Tom Brady’s record-breaking career and comparisons to LeBron James
During his 23-year NFL career, initially with the New England Patriots for 20 years and later with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for three years, Tom Brady played a significant role in 381 games and created Highest mark for an NFL quarterback.
Brady is known as one of the best players in NFL history with numerous achievements and records: seven Super Bowl wins, most regular season wins and most regular season passing yards.
After his 23rd season in the NFL, Brady decided to officially retire.
LeBron James and Tom Brady have striking similarities in their career longevity and wins. Both athletes have won 10 championships each – Brady in the NFL and James in the NBA.
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