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has officially cemented his name in the record books once again, becoming the league's all-time leader in regular-season minutes played. The star celebrated the monumental achievement on Instagram with a nod to legend . In the post, recreated iconic "100-point game" photo, holding up a handwritten sign featuring his record-breaking total of 57,471 minutes.
The milestone sees surpass previous record of 57,446 minutes. At 39 years old, continues to defy expectations, showcasing durability and dominance in his 22nd season. A career defined by longevity and excellence record-breaking achievement is just the latest in a career filled with unparalleled success.
He remains the all-time scoring leader with 41,040 points and is the only player to surpass 40,000 career points. This season, is averaging 22.6 points, 9.
0 assists, and 7.9 rebounds per game, with an impressive 35.0 minutes per game for the , who hold a 15-12 record and are seventh in the standings.
is also making his way up the list of most games played in history. Currently fifth with 1,517 games, he has a realistic chance of climbing to second place by the end of the season. The 55 remaining games could allow him to surpass (1,560 games) and approach the all-time leader, , who played 1,611 games.
Eyes on the future While the minutes played accolade adds to ' illustrious legacy, his focus remains on team success. have been gaining momentum, winning three of their last four games as they aim for a strong playoff push. Up next, they face the in a crucial road game on Saturday.
continues to captivate the basketball world with his incredible longevity and impact. As he celebrates another historic milestone, fans and analysts alike can only marvel at his ongoing greatness and wonder what new records he might set next..
