Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is regarded as the best player of his generation and, for some, the best ever to step on the basketball court. There are many stats that prove James’ domination since entering the league.
For starters, he has been consistent in making the playoffs since his debut. Additionally, bagging in four NBA MVPs and NBA championships. But one stat, noticed by Reddit user u/iSleepUpsideDown truly sums up LeBron’s dominance of the modern-day NBA.
The stat says, LeBron James has played more playoff games than 50% of NBA teams! Yes, you heard it right, LeBron has played more postseason games than 15 NBA teams. Here is the full list of total playoff games played by each NBA team since their introduction to the NBA and where James ranks on it.
- Los Angeles Lakers – 761 Games Played
- Boston Celtics – 675 Games Played
- Philadelphia 76ers – 459 Games Played
- San Antonio Spurs – 403 Games Played
- New York Knicks – 380 Games Played
- Atlanta Hawks – 379 Games Played
- Detroit Pistons – 370 Games Played
- Golden State Warriors – 349 Games Played
- Chicago Bulls – 344 Games Played
- Oklahoma City Thunder – 331 Games Played
- Houston Rockets – 322 Games Played
- Phoenix Suns – 296 Games Played
- Milwaukee Bucks – 289 Games Played
- Utah Jazz – 286 Games Played
- Portland Trail Blazers – 274 Games Played
- LeBron James – 266 Games Played
- Miami Heat – 249 Games Played
- Indiana Pacers – 241 Games Played
- Washington Wizards – 237 Games Played
- Cleveland Cavaliers – 229 Games Played
- Dallas Mavericks – 209 Games Played
- Denver Nuggets – 205 Games Played
- Sacramento Kings – 187 Games Played
- Brooklyn Nets – 163 Games Played
- Los Angeles Clippers – 142 Games Played
- Orlando Magic – 133 Games Played
- Toronto Raptors – 117 Games Played
- Memphis Grizzlies – 80 Games Played
- Charlotte Hornets – 63 Games Played
- Minnesota Timberwolves – 52 Games Played
- New Orleans Pelicans – 49 Games Played
The number of games should increase for the King, since this year, the Lakers are one of the favorites to not only win the WCF but the NBA title as well.
LeBron has a stunning team built around him and he will, like usual, be the leader of the team. What are your thoughts on this unique record that LBJ holds?
