LeBron James has etched his name into the annals of basketball history once again, becoming the first player to participate in 23 consecutive NBA seasons. The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star achieved this milestone during a commanding 140-126 home victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. Despite missing the first 14 games of the season due to sciatica, James delivered a solid performance with 11 points, 12 assists, and three rebounds in 30 minutes of play. This achievement surpasses Vince Carter’s previous record of 22 consecutive seasons. Additionally, James’ two three-pointers propelled him past Reggie Miller, securing sixth place on the NBA’s all-time list for most three-pointers made. Lakers teammate Luka Doncic praised James’ return, stating, ‘It’s been a long time since he played basketball, so I think for the first game back, he looked amazing. He’s going to keep getting his rhythm and help us a lot.’ Doncic himself shone brightly with a game-high 37 points, 10 assists, and five rebounds. Austin Reaves contributed 26 points for the Lakers, while Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 34 and 31 points, respectively. The victory positions the Lakers fourth in the Western Conference, with the Jazz trailing in 10th place.