LeBron James ties untouchable NBA record that stood for nearly 40 years
LeBron James (photo: Getty Images)
LeBron James, leader of the Los Angeles Lakers, has officially tied legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most combined wins in NBA history. The forward reached the milestone in a game against the Washington Wizards, according to the NBA’s official account on X.
Historic win over the Wizards
The 41-year-old star achieved the milestone during a regular-season game, where the California side confidently defeated the Wizards 120–101.
James delivered a phenomenal performance, recording his 125th career triple-double — and third of the current season.
He finished the game with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists.
This victory marked the 1,228th win of his career, allowing him to equal Abdul-Jabbar’s record, which had stood since 1989.
The statistic includes players’ achievements in both the regular season and the playoffs.
LEBRON TIES KAREEM FOR MOST WINS EVER
— NBA (@NBA) March 31, 2026
1,228 W's (regular season + playoffs) pic.twitter.com/dBvAlAVcUU
Leaders comparison stats
The current top five players with the most team wins in NBA history are:
- LeBron James — 1,228 (1,044 regular season + 184 playoffs)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — 1,228 (1,074 + 154)
- Tim Duncan — 1,158
- Robert Parish — 1,121
- Karl Malone — 1,050
Lakers’ form and record outlook
The Los Angeles Lakers are in outstanding form, winning 12 of their last 13 games.
The team currently sits third in the Western Conference (49–26) and is on a nine-game home winning streak.
As early as Wednesday, April 1, in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James could become the sole record holder for most wins in NBA history.
About the leaders
LeBron James is a four-time NBA champion and the league’s all-time leading scorer. His résumé includes multiple Finals MVP and regular-season MVP awards.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legendary center who played 20 seasons in the league. He is a six-time NBA champion, winner of numerous individual awards, and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
