LeBron James continues to scale new heights when it comes to his longevity. He already holds the NBA records for the most All-Star game appearances and All-NBA selections, and once the 2025-26 season starts, he will set another record by beginning his 23rd season in the league.
He is still playing at a superstar level, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down yet. He has played in multiple eras of NBA basketball, and one stat illustrates how long he has stuck around.
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According to Legion Hoops, James has played either with or against 36.43% of all the players who have ever played in the NBA.
Last season, the 40-year-old averaged 24.4 points on 51.3% field-goal shooting and 37.6% from 3-point range, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists a game. His scoring, rebounding and assists numbers per 36 minutes have been remarkably stable dating back to his second or third year in the league, which is a testament to how well he has maintained his health and fitness.
With Luka Doncic now assuming the Lakers’ main ball-handling and facilitating duties, perhaps James will be able to age even more gracefully the rest of the way.
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This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: An insane stat highlights LeBron James’ NBA longevity