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23 seasons, the first person in history! Who can compare with James in the NBA with more than 20 seasons?

1:59pm, 7 October 2025【Basketball】

In the 23rd season of his career, James became the number one person in NBA history! So who can compare with James among the more than 20 seasons in NBA history? US media listed a shortlist of 10 people.

James has the first place in history in 23 seasons. As the "longest river" in NBA history, 40-year-old James officially entered his 23rd season this season, becoming the first and only player in NBA history and has played for at least 23 seasons.

While having a long career, James has maintained a super high game influence, and is one of the rare stars in NBA history that has not seen a sharp decline at the end of his career, and has launched an attack on the "highest mountain" Jordan.

So which other players in NBA history can compete with James after playing at least 20 seasons in their career? The US media "fadeawayworld" released a list of 10 candidates.

Tenth place: Haslem (20 seasons)

Games: 879 games

Data: 7.5 points, 6.6 rebounds 0.8 assists

Haslem has made a blue-collar insider to the extreme, and once became synonymous with the Heat's totem and team culture.

In terms of ability, he is just a typical puzzle-type blue-collar insider, but with his mental hardship and locker room influence, he spent a long career with the Heat and was also selected on the list by the buzzer.

Ninth place: Crawford (20 seasons)

Games: 1327 games

Data: 14.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists

Compared with the pure blue-collar Haslem, Crawford has a higher star rank and has won the sixth place three times, but his influence is mainly concentrated on the offensive end for most of his career.

8th place: Kobe

Games: 1346 games

Data: 25 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.4 steals

Starting from eighth place, he entered the ranks of real stars. According to Kobe's career achievements and star level, he should have obtained a higher ranking, but due to the impact of his plunge in form after an Achilles tendon injury, Kobe ranked eighth.

7th place: Jabbar (20 seasons)

Games: 1560 games

Data: 24.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.6 blocks

Before James emerged, Jabbar was always a representative of durable stars. With his low consumption and high efficiency hook, "Tian Hook" Jabbar has maintained his top game influence and won the MVP six times.

6th place: Kevin Willis (21 seasons)

Games: 1424 games

Data: 12.1 points 8.4 rebounds

Star level Willis is far inferior to Jabbar and Kobe. In 21 seasons, he has never been selected as an All-Star team, but he has won a higher ranking with a longer career.

Fifth place: Parrish (21 seasons)

Games: 1611 games

Data: 14.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.5 blocks

As one of the legendary superstars in the history of the Celtics, Parrish not only helped the team win the championship many times during his peak period, but also maintained a high attendance rate in his long career. He is still the king of NBA historical appearances.

4th place: Paul (21 seasons)

Games: 1354 games

Data: 17 points, 4.4 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 2 steals

Paul is about to usher in his 21st season, his career is clearly at the end, and he only returned to the Clippers with a minimum salary of a veteran in the offseason. His game influence can no longer be compared with 40-year-old James, but he is still a reliable candidate for substitute point guard.

Third place: Nowitzki (21 seasons)

Games: 1522 games

Data: 20.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists

As a representative of one person and one city, Nothing is James' old rival. He defeated James in the finals and won the championship with a valuable value. Compared to James' comprehensiveness, Nothing has stronger scoring efficiency and threats. According to his condition at that time, Nothing could have played for another 1-2 seasons to obtain a higher ranking.

Second place: Garnett (21 seasons)

Games: 1462 games

Data: 17.8 points, 10 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.4 blocks

Like King No, Garnett is the second top power forward in history after Duncan, but unlike King No, focusing on the offensive end, Garnett is a recognized "tough guy" and one of the top defensive men and the most comprehensive power forward.

No.1: Carter (22 seasons)

Games: 1541 games

Data: 16.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1 steal

Carter is one of the best dunkers in NBA history. At its peak, he was proud of the league with his outstanding physical fitness. At the same time, after his physical function declined in the later stage of his career, he successfully adapted to the small ball era to achieve transformation, and started a 22-year career career. However, the influence of his later stages of his career is still hugely different from James, and he has become a marginal player.

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