LeBron James 'NBA All-Time Minutes Played Record' Los Angeles Lakers 2023-2024 Game Worn Icon Edition Jersey

This away ‘Icon Edition’ jersey was worn by LeBron James on November 27, 2023 when the Los Angeles Lakers played the Philadelphia 76ers. During the game, LeBron surpassed fellow Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's All-Time Minutes Played record holder. LeBron finished with 18 points, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. The Lakers lost to the 76ers, 138-94.

LeBron’s incredible career has been a model of consistency at the highest level. Among LeBron’s many superpowers is his ability to stay healthy and remain in peak physical condition throughout the entirety of his career to this point. Longevity in the NBA is no small feat. The demanding schedule, physicality of the game, and the high level of competition make it incredibly challenging for players to sustain a lengthy career. Setting the minutes record demonstrates an extraordinary ability to maintain performance over an extended period.

Durability is another key aspect. Playing a high number of minutes means enduring the wear and tear of the game, including injuries, bumps, and bruises. It speaks to LeBron’s resilience and ability to persevere through adversity, a toughness he has shown throughout his legendary career.

Going Deeper | LeBron James

LeBron’s legacy began in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. As a high school phenom at St. Vincent - St. Mary, LeBron, and his teammates, dubbed the 'Fab Five', led the school to three state championships in four years. 

During his high school career, LeBron garnered national attention, appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a high school junior in 2002 with the headline 'The Chosen One', and achieving honors such as the Gatorade Player of the Year in 2002, and the McDonald’s All-American MVP in 2003.   

At 18 years old, LeBron James was selected first overall in the 2003 NBA draft, directly from high school, by his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. Immediately making an impact upon entering the league, LeBron became the first player in franchise history and the youngest player in NBA history to win the Rookie of the Year award, at 19 years old. 

In his first seven seasons in the NBA, James led the Cavaliers to 50 or more wins on four separate occasions, including a franchise record 66-win season in 2008-2009, collected two league MVPs, and led the Cavaliers to their first trip to the NBA Finals in 2007. However, LeBron and the Cavaliers would fail to bring a championship to Cleveland that year. 

21 seasons into his career, LeBron James continues to further cement his legacy of excellence as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.