Here’s all the NBA records LeBron James can break with the Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James has spent over two decades rewriting the NBA record books. James holds over 40 different major official records, including the league’s all-time leading scorer. 

Now, in what he has called his “last decision” of his legendary career, he has one final opportunity to add a few more chapters to the record books, as well as extend many of those major records he already holds. 

James stunned the basketball world in July when he signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, sacrificing tens of millions of dollars for one last opportunity to chase another championship alongside Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown. 

“I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round,” James said during Sixers Media Day on Tuesday.

At 41 years old, the numbers say he’s already the most accomplished statistical player in history. The scary part? He’s not finished yet. 

The moment James steps onto the floor for Philadelphia in the season opener, he’ll extend his own record by appearing in his 24th NBA season. It’s a record that feels increasingly more untouchable in an era defined by load management and shorter careers. 

James will also extend his records for all-time points and regular season minutes, pushing him further beyond Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in both categories. If he’s able to average at least 20 points per game with Philadelphia, something he’s done every season of his career since he entered the league in 2003, he’ll stretch that unprecedented record to 24 consecutive seasons. 

Even the records that sound almost routine for James have become monuments to his longevity. James already owns the most 30-point games in NBA history, having passed Michael Jordan a long time ago. He also owns the record for the oldest player to ever score 40 points in a game, record a triple-double, and many other milestones that prove he’s winning the annual battle against Father Time. 

But the Sixers didn’t court James to chase records, they brought him to the City of Brotherly Love to chase rings. 

Philadelphia currently has a 43-year championship drought with their last title coming in 1983 over James’ former team, the Los Angeles Lakers. If James can help end that drought and lift the Larry O’Brien trophy for a fifth time, he would become the first player in NBA history to win a championship with four different franchises. If he wins Finals MVP, he’d stand alone as the only player in NBA history to capture Finals MVP with four different teams. He’d also become the oldest player to ever win Finals MVP. 

Here’s 10 NBA records LeBron James can either break or extend in this upcoming season with the Philadelphia 76ers:

Most seasons played (24th) — His 23rd season last year already broke Vince Carter’s record of 22. No active player is within five seasons of him.

Most regular-season minutes (57,000+) — He passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s career mark of 57,446 in December 2024 and keeps climbing.

Most seasons averaging 20+ points (23) — He has never averaged under 20 in a season, rookie year to age 40. A 20-point average in Philadelphia stretches it to 24 straight, alone at the top.

Most 30-point games (672) — Ahead of Michael Jordan (671) and Wilt Chamberlain (557). Every 30-point game widens the gap.

Oldest player to score 40 in a game (40 years, 38 days) — He took it from Michael Jordan (40 years, 4 days) with a 42-point night in February 2025. They are the only two players to score 40 after turning 40.

Oldest player to record a triple-double (41 years, 44 days) — He broke Karl Malone’s 22-year-old record (40 years, 127 days) in February 2026 with a 28-12-10 against Dallas.

Most missed field goals (14,482) — The quirky one. He passed Kobe Bryant’s 14,481 in October 2024, the cost of scoring more points than anyone in league history.

Records within reach if Philadelphia wins the NBA Championship:

First player to win a title with four different franchises — No one has done it. James, Robert Horry, John Salley and Danny Green are tied at three. A Sixers title also ends Philadelphia’s championship drought dating back to Moses Malone and Julius Erving in 1983.

First player to win Finals MVP with four franchises — He is already the only player to win it with three (Miami, Cleveland, LA).

Oldest Finals MVP in history — Kareem set it at 38 years, 54 days in 1985. James would be 42.

Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters