James Shatters NBA Milestone in Season Opener – What Happens Next Will Shock Fans!

LeBron James just etched his name in the NBA history books yet again, stepping onto the hardwood for the Los Angeles Lakers and marking an unbelievable 23 straight seasons in the league — a streak no player has dared to match before. At 40 years young, coming off a lengthy absence due to sciatica, he showed flashes of his enduring brilliance with 11 points, a dozen assists, and some rebounds tossed in, helping the Lakers edge out the Utah Jazz 140-126 on home turf. This milestone not only knocks Vince Carter’s record outta the park but also sees King James climb past Reggie Miller into the top six for three-pointers made — talk about wearing the crown proudly. Teammate Luka Doncic was buzzing, calling LeBron’s return “amazing,” and it’s clear he’s ready to hit his stride and steer the Lakers upward in the Western Conference standings. This ballgame was a testament to both LeBron’s longevity and his undying impact on the game we all love. LEARN MORE

LeBron James became the first player to take part in 23 consecutive NBA seasons when he stepped onto the court for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.

The 40-year-old, who missed his side’s opening 14 games of the season because of sciatica, contributed 11 points, 12 assists and three rebounds in 30 minutes of a 140-126 home win over the Utah Jazz.

James – the NBA’s record scorer – overtook Vince Carter’s mark of having played in 22 successive NBA seasons, while his two three-pointers also moved him above Reggie Miller into sixth place in the NBA’s all-time list of most three-pointers made.

“It’s been a long time since he played basketball, so I think for the first game back, he looked amazing,” said Lakers team-mate Luka Doncic.

“He’s going to keep getting his rhythm, and help us a lot.”

Doncic had a game high 37 points and four steals in the win against the Jazz as he also contributed 10 assists and five rebounds.

Austin Reaves scored 26 points for the Lakers, while Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen scored 34 and 31 points respectively for Utah.

The win puts the Lakers fourth in the Western Conference, with the Jazz in 10th place.