LeBron James Surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as NBA's All-Time Leader in Minutes Played with 69,306 Total Minutes

Dec 20, 2024, 03:47 AM

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leader in regular-season minutes played. During the game on December 20, 2024, James reached 57,447 minutes, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar's previous record of 57,446 minutes. James, now in his 22nd NBA season, also holds the record for the most postseason minutes played, with 11,858 minutes, ahead of Tim Duncan's 9,370. Combined, James has accumulated a remarkable 69,306 minutes on the court and counting. This achievement adds to his illustrious career, where he also stands as the NBA's all-time leading scorer.