No name appears more frequently in the statistical annals of NBA history than LeBron James.
Here's a look at the records James is set to extend, the milestones he could establish, and the all-time lists he'll likely climb in his 24th NBA season.
Widening the gap: Extending records
Below are a slew of records James already owns and can extend this year, one of which he'll do the moment he checks into his first game with the Philadelphia 76ers:
22 - James earned a historic 22nd straight All-Star selection last season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, extending the milestone previously owned by iconic center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (19).
23 - The four-time NBA champion surpassed Vince Carter's previous record of 22 seasons played during the 2025-26 campaign and is set to feature in his 24th season.
23 - James owns the mark for most seasons averaging 20-plus points, achieving the feat 23 times and never averaging fewer than 20 points in his professional career.
40, 38 - Only two players have scored 40 points in a game after turning 40: James and Michael Jordan. James (40 years, 38 days) surpassed Jordan (40 years, four days) with a 42-point barrage in February 2025.
41,44 - James is also the oldest player in league history to record a triple-double (41 years, 44 days). He broke Karl Malone's 22-year mark (40 years, 127 days) in February 2026.
672 - James holds the record for the most 30-point regular-season games, having done so 672 times to snatch another milestone from Jordan.
1,622 - James' decorated odometer has a lot of miles, and his absurd 1,622 regular-season games played surpassed Robert Parish's record of 1,611 in March 2026.
5,650 - Incomparable longevity also has its pitfalls, and James enters the season with 5,650 career regular-season turnovers, which is 612 more than the next closest player on the list (Russell Westbrook - 5,038).
15,541 - Since we're on the topic of unwanted milestones, James has recorded 15,541 career missed field goals. He passed Kobe Bryant (14,481) on the all-time list in October 2024.
43,440 - James eclipsed Abdul-Jabbar's NBA record for career regular-season points in February 2003 and enters 2026-27 with 43,440 points.
57,471 - He also already passed Abdul-Jabbar's career mark of 57,446 regular-season minutes played in December 2024 and enters the year with 57,471 minutes.
Chasing history: A title awaits in Philly?
James could also establish a host of records if he leads the Sixers to their first title since 1983:
4 - James could become the first player to win a title with four different teams. He's currently tied with Danny Green, Robert Horry, and John Salley for three rings with three franchises.
4 - As the only player to win Finals MVP with three different teams (Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Lakers), James would further distinguish himself with a fourth in Philly.
10 - James has competed in 10 NBA Finals, tying Abdul-Jabbar for third all-time, behind Boston Celtics legends Sam Jones (11) and Bill Russell (12).
42 - Turning 42 in December, James would become the oldest Finals MVP in league history. Abdul-Jabbar (38 years, 54 days) set the current benchmark in 1985.
55 - James has played in 55 NBA Finals games, tied for fourth all-time with Jerry West and behind only the legendary trio of Abdul-Jabbar (56), Jones (64), and Russell (70).
Moving on up: Scaling the all-time lists
The league's all-time leading scorer is at the apex of several NBA all-time lists. Here's a look at other regular-season rankings he could conceivably climb this campaign:
125 - James has logged 125 career triple-doubles and is 14 away from surpassing Magic Johnson (138) for fourth on the all-time list. He recorded a personal-best 18 triple-doubles in 2017-18.
2,417 - James ranks sixth all-time with 2,417 steals, just 29 short of surpassing Gary Payton (2,445) for fifth and 98 away from overtaking Jordan (2,514) for fourth. James has also put up at least 98 steals in 14 of 23 seasons, but he hasn't hit that mark since 2017-18.
12,016 - With 12,016 assists, James ranks fourth all-time. He trails Jason Kidd (12,091) for third by 75 dimes and Chris Paul (12,552) for second by 536. Notably, James has compiled 536-plus assists in two of the last three seasons.
12,095 - James boasts 12,095 rebounds, the 23rd most all-time and the best among active players. He can enter the top 20 by vaulting Charles Oakley (12,205), Paul Silas (12,357), and Dikembe Mutombo (12,359) with 265 boards.
