Celtics Icon Robert Parish Responds To LeBron James Tying His Record
LeBron James matched Robert Parish's NBA record by playing in his 1,611th game on Thursday night.
Celtics Icon Robert Parish Responds To LeBron James Tying His Record originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . LeBron James made more history on Thursday night, matching Robert Parish's NBA record by appearing in his 1,611th career regular-season game.
James is now one game away from breaking the milestone Parish set 20 years ago. The Boston Celtics legend responded graciously to LeBron's feat in a phone call to ESPN's Dave McMenamin on Thursday. "If anyone is deserving of breaking the iron man record, I would say LeBron James is," Parish said.
"Because he takes such good care of himself. ... His approach to fitness and what he puts into his body reflects, or mirrors, how I felt about my fitness and what I ate, how I took care of myself.
And so, it's a testament to not only my longevity, but LeBron's longevity. " At age 41, James continues to play at a high level. The Los Angeles Lakers star notched 19 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in a 134-126 victory over the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center.