LeBron James continues to cement his status as one of basketball’s all-time greats. In his 22nd NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers star surpassed San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan to claim the second-most combined career wins (regular season and playoffs) in NBA history.
The Lakers ended their three-game losing streak with a decisive 119-101 win against the Spurs on Wednesday night. This victory boosted team morale and extended LeBron’s career record to four consecutive triple-doubles this season.
At 39, the forward recorded his sixth triple-double of the season, showcasing his ongoing excellence and leadership. These efforts have propelled the Lakers to an 11-7 record this season.
With a win against the Spurs tonight, LeBron has SURPASSED Tim Duncan for 2nd ALL-TIME IN CAREER WINS 👑 pic.twitter.com/uH1JreBNJz
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) November 28, 2024LeBron now ranks second in all-time combined wins during the regular season and playoffs, with 1,159 victories, trailing only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who holds the top spot with 1,228 wins. Abdul-Jabbar’s impressive tally includes six NBA championships and 1,074 regular-season victories. Meanwhile, LeBron has accumulated 928 regular-season wins and 231 playoff victories, edging past Duncan, who has 1,158 total wins.
LeBron James slides into second place in wins over Tim Duncan 👑 pic.twitter.com/jHwOY3ai5o
— Ball Exclusives (@ballexclusives) November 28, 2024Other NBA legends, such as Robert Parish and Karl Malone, are also top contenders, with 1,121 and 1,050 career wins, respectively. While Abdul-Jabbar’s record remains a significant benchmark, LeBron is poised to narrow this gap, with 64 games remaining in the regular season.
The team is optimistic about maintaining its competitive edge as the Lakers prepare for their final NBA Cup group-stage game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The season promises significant potential for setting new individual and team records with LeBron in top form.
