On March 2, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the Lakers secured a 108-102 victory over the Clippers, pushing them to the second seed in the Western Conference—exceeding preseason expectations.
Luka Doncic delivered an outstanding performance, showcasing impressive efficiency by recording 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assist.
Despite Doncic’s standout night, his 40-year-old teammate, LeBron James, had a relatively quiet game against their city rivals. However, James still made history by becoming only the fourth player in NBA history to achieve 1,000 career wins. The exclusive club also includes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,074), Robert Parish (1,014), and Tim Duncan (1,001).
Given the Lakers’ strong season, surpassing Duncan may not be an easy feat for James, but he has a realistic shot at overtaking Parish.
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To put it in perspective, no active NBA player is within 150 wins of James’ total. The closest is San Antonio Spurs veteran Chris Paul, who currently has 842 career wins.
Additionally, the 21-time NBA All-Star is in prime position to contend for his fifth championship ring. With a 38-21 record, the Lakers sit comfortably in second place in the Western Conference standings.
