LeBron James finally overthrew Tim Duncan for the second spot in all-time wins in an action-packed game. He did it in style with a triple-double that powered the Lakers to a thrilling win!
LeBron James once again put on a spectacular display of talent and grit to produce a dominant triple-double as the Lakers won 119-101 over the San Antonio Spurs. That helped LeBron pass the all-time legend Tim Duncan with an incredible 1,159 career wins (playoffs included) and stand at number two on the all-time list of wins. He is one of the basketball legends, and this victory makes him an outstanding talent in basketball history.
NBA All-Time Wins (Regular Season + Playoffs)
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 1,228 Wins |
| LeBron James | 1,159 Wins |
| Tim Duncan | 1,158 Wins |
| Robert Parish | 1,121 Wins |
| Karl Malone | 1,050 Wins |
| John Stockton | 1,042 Wins |
| Tony Parker | 1,029 Wins |
| Derek Fisher | 1,014 Wins |
| Dirk Nowitzki | 985 Wins |
| Kobe Bryant | 971 Wins |
In the game, LeBron James had his sixth triple-double of the season. That versatile man tallied 16 points, assisted on 11 others, and pulled down 10 rebounds with an added steal and a block. He was stout enough to end a three-game losing streak. The effort is still showing the man at 22 years into his NBA career as one who can powerfully affect every area of the game.
His consistent performance has awarded him a career of 1,159 wins for regular season and playoff games. He is now in a position in line after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who holds a record of 1,228 career wins. This explains how James was able to achieve longevity and consistency, the ability to withstand change through nearly two decades. Truer words cannot be said, but it’s his testimony of commitment and professional acumen for this game.
James is now within striking distance of the all-time scoring record that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held. 70 more wins to be atop that list will only be by mid-season for LeBron James in the 2025-26 season, so he won’t be too far from topping Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The Lakers are playing good basketball at an 11-7 record, and James can add at least 30 more wins to his account this season and even more in the playoffs.
Recent victories for James tell much about his worth to the game and his commitment to stellar success. Now 39 years of age, he continues to build a place in the pantheon of all legends the NBA ever knew.
The Los Angeles Lakers are ready for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as LeBron chases more greatness. From what happens in the games to the records being broken, every instance has demonstrated that James remains focused on evolving the definition of standards for any legend in the NBA.
