LeBron James Breaks NBA Record in Season Debut

LeBron Returns and Sets All-Time NBA Record

LeBron James made a stunning return to the NBA hardwood on Tuesday night, becoming the first player in league history to feature in 23 consecutive seasons. The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers legend came off a 14-game injury layoff due to sciatica and immediately made his presence felt.

In the Lakers’ 140-126 victory over the Utah Jazz, James contributed:

• 11 points

• 12 assists

• 3 rebounds

• 2 three-pointers (moving past Reggie Miller to 6th on the NBA’s all-time list)

Luka Doncic Leads the Charge

Whil James made headlines with his milestone, it was Luka Doncic who dominated the box score with:

• 37 points

• 10 assists

• 4 steals

• 5 rebounds

“It’s been a long time since he played basketball, so I think for the first game back, he looked amazing,” Doncic said about LeBron. “He’s going to keep getting his rhythm, and help us a lot.”

Lakers Depth Delivers

• Austin Reaves added 26 points for the Lakers.

• For the Jazz, Keyonte George (34 pts) and Lauri Markkanen (31 pts) kept it competitive, but LA pulled away late.

The win propels the Lakers to 4th in the Western Conference standings, while the Jazz currently sit in 10th.

All-Time Legacy Continues

LeBron James continues to defy age and rewrite the record books. He surpassed Vince Carter’s 22-season streak, and with his sharp court vision and leadership, he remains a pivotal figure in the Lakers’ championship aspirations.

As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on the King — not just for his history-making moments, but also for how much gas he still has in the tank for one more title run.