LeBron James is about to do something no player in NBA history has done: suit up for a 24th season. As he begins his new chapter with the Philadelphia 76ers, the question isn’t whether he’s the greatest of all time — it’s what records he still has left to chase.
Records Already in Hand
- NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a mark he’s continued to pad every season he plays
- Most All-Star selections in league history
- Most playoff games and playoff points ever recorded
What’s Still on the Table
Longevity records remain the biggest frontier. Simply playing meaningful minutes at 41 years old already separates him from nearly every superstar who came before him. If he plays out his full contract with Philadelphia, James could push his career games-played total into territory no perimeter player has ever reached.
The Championship Question
A fifth title with the 76ers, discussed at length in our story on his move to Philadelphia, would add another layer to an already unmatched resume. It would also make him the only player to win a championship with three different franchises in three different decades of his career.
How History Will Remember This Season
Whether or not the Sixers contend, James’s mere presence on an NBA court in year 24 is itself historic. It’s a reminder of how rare his combination of health management, work ethic and talent has been across two-plus decades.
For more legacy discussions, see our look at Russell Westbrook’s retirement and how his career stacks up against the guards of his generation.
Bottom Line
Every game James plays this season adds another line to a record book that may never be matched. Year 24 is just the latest chapter.