How Many Games Has LeBron Missed in His Career?
LeBron James has been one of the most durable and consistent players in NBA history. The four-time MVP has been a fixture of the basketball court ever since he was drafted in 2003, and has only missed a handful of games throughout his career. Here’s a closer look at the games that the King has missed in his storied basketball career.
Regular Season Games
LeBron has missed 193 regular season games throughout his career, averaging around six games missed per season. Here are the key stats:
- 2003-2010: 43 games
- 2011-2018: 107 games
- 2019-2020: 43 games
LeBron’s career-high games missed in the regular season came in 2011-2012 when he missed 17 games due to an ankle injury.
Playoff Games
LeBron has missed 34 playoff games, with the majority of games missed coming during the 2011 Finals against the Mavericks. He also missed four games in this season’s playoffs due to injury.
Overall
In total, LeBron has missed 227 games throughout his NBA career, which is remarkable when you consider he has played in 1,796 games over the course of his 18-year career.
LeBron continues to be one of the most prolific and consistent players in the NBA, and he shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.
