19 INSANCE Stats to know about LeBron James before his 19th playoff run for Los Angeles Lakers
When the Los Angeles Lakers open the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets on Saturday (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC), LeBron James will begin his 19th postseason run. To celebrate that historic achievement, here are 19 stats you need to know about one of the greatest careers in sports history.
1. LeBron James reached his 19th playoff appearance, tying the NBA record with Karl Malone and John Stockton.
That total is greater than the entire playoff histories of several franchises, showing unmatched
longevity.
2. He is the all-time scoring leader in both regular season and playoff history.
With over 51,700 combined points, he is the only player ever to cross the 50,000 mark.
3. James owns the record for most playoff scoring consistency across eras.
He has 290 double-digit playoff games, 261 games with 20+, and 123 games with 30+ points.
4. He became the NBA’s all-time leader in total games played this season.
LeBron also leads playoff history in games played and is closing in on 300 postseason games.
5. No player has made more field goals than LeBron in regular season or playoffs.
He has also hit 480 playoff threes, ranking among the greatest postseason shooters ever.
6. James is the all-time leader in total minutes played in both season and playoffs.
That equals more than 50 combined days spent on NBA courts during official games.
7. He ranks top five all-time in assists and top two in playoff assists.
LeBron’s playmaking proves he has been an elite creator as well as scorer.
8. James is also top five ever in triple-doubles and second in playoff triple-doubles.
His all-around game remains one of the most complete in basketball history.
9. He is the only player to score 40 points against all 30 NBA teams.
LeBron is also one of just three players with triple-doubles versus every franchise.
10. With four MVP awards, James sits among the greatest winners ever.
He also finished top two in MVP voting across three different decades.
11. No player owns more combined regular season and playoff wins than LeBron.
His 1,232 total victories reflect elite excellence for over two decades.
12. James has a record 41 playoff series wins entering this postseason run.
That total is more than the full franchise totals of 24 active NBA teams.
13. He is the only player to win Finals MVP with three different franchises.
LeBron captured the honor with Miami, Cleveland, and the Lakers.
14. James has appeared in 10 NBA Finals, tied for third most ever.
His streak of eight straight Finals from 2011 to 2018 is legendary.
15. He is the only member of the 10K points, 10K rebounds, 10K assists club.
No other player in league history has matched that statistical versatility.
16. LeBron has averaged at least 20 points in all 23 of his NBA seasons.
He also posted 23 straight years of 20-5-5 production, a record of consistency.
17. His double-digit scoring streak lasted 1,297 consecutive games.
When it ended, he chose a game-winning assist over chasing personal numbers.
18. James owns the record with 22 straight All-Star selections.
He is also the all-time leading scorer in NBA All-Star Game history.
19. With 21 All-NBA selections, LeBron has more than almost any career length.
He is also the only player with multiple 40-point games as both a teen and a 40-year-old.
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