LeBron James: A Minute Record for Eternity

With impressive skill and tireless endurance, LeBron James, the renowned star of the Los Angeles Lakers, has reached a milestone in NBA history. Last Thursday, by achieving his 57,447th playing minute in the regular season, he set a new record, surpassing the previous record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who concluded his unparalleled career in 1989 with 57,446 minutes. James, who will turn 40 at the end of the month, broke the record after just ten minutes in the game against the Sacramento Kings. Interestingly, he faced the same team, the Sacramento Kings, during his first NBA appearance in 2003 in the uniform of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The basketball maestro commented on this remarkable event with notable humility. His words reflected an unwavering commitment to the game: dedication to his craft and passion are the real secrets to his long-standing success. He emphasized that he rarely takes breaks during the off-season to always stay in top form. Despite ten consecutive final appearances, his standards for his physical fitness remain consistently high. With an additional approximately 12,000 playing minutes in the playoffs, James has spent nearly 70,000 minutes on the court—a feat that is even more impressive in his 22nd NBA season. Just last year, he succeeded in surpassing Abdul-Jabbar as the most successful scorer in NBA history. James has now scored more than 41,000 points, further cementing his status as a basketball legend.