Chris Paul made history during the 2024-25 NBA season. The 12-time All-Star started every game for the San Antonio Spurs in his 20th season in the league, becoming the first player to make 82 starts that deep into his career.
Hall of Famer John Stockton held the previous record after starting every game for the Utah Jazz in 2002-03, his 19th and final season in the NBA.
Paul is one of three players to have a season with 82 appearances at age 39 or older, joining Stockton and Michael Jordan. Jordan turned 39 in his final season in 2002-03, playing in all 82 games -- making 67 starts -- for the Washington Wizards.
Below is a list of the players with the most career starts in NBA history:
LeBron James, 1,560*
Karl Malone, 1,471
Dirk Nowitzki, 1,460
Kevin Garnett, 1,425
Tim Duncan, 1,389
Jason Kidd, 1,350
Chris Paul, 1,314*
Reggie Miller, 1,304
John Stockton, 1,300
Paul Pierce, 1,285
Gary Payton, 1,233
Kobe Bryant, 1,198
Shaquille O'Neal, 1,197
Hakeem Olajuwon, 1,186
DeMar DeRozan, 1,175*
Charles Oakley, 1,159
Tony Parker, 1,151
Paul Gasol, 1,150
Ray Allen, 1,149
Buck Williams, 1,140
Mike Conley, 1,128*
Patrick Ewing, 1,122
Kevin Durant, 1,120*
Carmelo Anthony, 1,120
Mark Jackson, 1,092
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