LeBron James Breaks NBA Games Record As Laker

Merlin notes LeBron James now stands alone with the most regular season games played in NBA history at 1,612, passing Robert Parish. At 41, James is still averaging 21.3 points, 6.9 assists and 5.8 rebounds while leading a Lakers team on an eight-game win streak and sitting 45-25, third in the West. The new mark simply joins a long list of career milestones that underline how rare his longevity is. Merlin senses the true story is craft and care. Staying this productive into a third decade is about skill, preparation and how coaches manage minutes. If Los Angeles keeps rolling, James will keep stacking records and influence the playoff picture, but wear and tear is the only real rival left to test him.