LeBron James Reaches 1,002 Career Wins, Surpassing Tim Duncan
The Lakers’ 113-109 overtime victory against the Knicks was a hard-fought battle, but it also marked another milestone for LeBron James.
With this win, LeBron notched his 1,002nd career victory, surpassing Tim Duncan on the all-time wins list.
Now, only Robert Parish and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remain ahead of him.
Here’s the full list of the top 25 players with the most wins in NBA history.
1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 1,074 Wins
📅 Games Played: 1,560
🏆 Win Percentage: 68.8%
A dominant force for two decades, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remains at the top of the list, thanks to his legendary career with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers.
2. Robert Parish – 1,014 Wins
📅 Games Played: 1,611
🏆 Win Percentage: 62.9%
Parish, known for his longevity, played a key role in the Boston Celtics’ dynasty and holds the record for most games played in NBA history.
3. LeBron James – 1,002 Wins
📅 Games Played: 1,547
🏆 Win Percentage: 64.6%
Still active and climbing, LeBron continues to rewrite the record books. With no signs of slowing down, he could soon surpass both Parish and Abdul-Jabbar.
4. Tim Duncan – 1,001 Wins
📅 Games Played: 1,392
🏆 Win Percentage: 71.9%
The backbone of the San Antonio Spurs, Duncan’s consistency and leadership led to five NBA championships and one of the highest win percentages on this list.
5. John Stockton – 953 Wins
📅 Games Played: 1,504
🏆 Win Percentage: 63.3%
The NBA’s all-time assist leader was also a master at winning games, leading the Utah Jazz for nearly two decades.
6. Karl Malone – 952 Wins
📅 Games Played: 1,476
🏆 Win Percentage: 64.4%
A dominant power forward, Malone’s incredible durability helped him rack up wins alongside Stockton in Utah.
7. Dirk Nowitzki – 916 Wins
📅 Games Played: 1,522
🏆 Win Percentage: 60.1%
The greatest European player in NBA history, Nowitzki led the Dallas Mavericks to an unforgettable championship in 2011.
8. Tony Parker – 892 Wins
📅 Games Played: 1,287
🏆 Win Percentage: 71.1%
Parker’s quickness and leadership helped the Spurs maintain their dynasty for nearly two decades.
9. Derek Fisher – 853 Wins
📅 Games Played: 1,287
🏆 Win Percentage: 66.2%
A key role player on multiple Lakers championship teams, Fisher’s clutch performances cemented his legacy.
10. Chris Paul – 842 Wins
📅 Games Played: 1,331
🏆 Win Percentage: 63.2%
A true floor general, Paul’s leadership has translated into wins everywhere he’s played.
Other Notable Players in the Top 25:
- Kobe Bryant – 836 wins (62.1%)
- Shaquille O’Neal – 819 wins (67.8%)
- Scottie Pippen – 810 wins (68.7%)
- Jason Kidd – 812 wins (58.3%)
- Vince Carter – 785 wins (50.9%)
- Steve Nash – 764 wins (62.7%)
As LeBron continues his climb, it’s only a matter of time before he reaches the very top of this list. Stay tuned to see how high he can go!