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Most games played on Christmas: Where LeBron James, Kobe Bryant rank on all time list

LeBron James set yet another record when he took the floor on Christmas Day in 2022.

When the Lakers took on the Mavericks in Dallas on the holiday, it marked James' 17th Christmas Day game. That broke a tie with the late, great Kobe Bryant for the most Christmas Day games in NBA history.

James has become synonymous with the marquee day on the NBA schedule, setting (and chasing) numerous records along the way.

Which records does James already own on the holiday and which ones could he still break? The Sporting News has the answers you're looking for below.

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Most total Christmas Day games played

LeBron James is the NBA's all-time leader with 19 games played on Christmas Day.

James is 10-7 all-time on Christmas Day, averaging 26.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game.

LeBron James passes Kobe Bryant for most games played on Christmas

Rank Player Games

1. LeBron James 19

2. Kobe Bryant 16

3. Earl Monroe 13

Shaquille O'Neal 13

Dolph Schayes 13

Dwyane Wade 13

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LeBron James' records on Christmas Day

Along with the most games played on Christmas Day in NBA history, James is also the NBA's all-time leader in points and 3-pointers made on the holiday. Take a look below to find out which other records James is closing in on.

Most total points

James surpassed Kobe Bryant as the NBA's all-time scorer on Christmas Day in 2021.

Rank Player Points

1. LeBron James 507

2. Kobe Bryant 395

3. Oscar Robertson 377

4. Kevin Durant 342

5. Dwyane Wade 314

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Most total assists

James is only 9 assists away from surpassing Oscar Robertson for the most assists on Christmas Day.

Rank Player Assists

1. Oscar Robertson 145

2. LeBron James 137

3. Russell Westbrook 97

4. Kobe Bryant 85

5. James Harden 81

Most total steals

James only trails his former teammate, Westbrook, for the most steals on Christmas Day in NBA history.

Rank Player Steals

1. Russell Westbrook 29

2. LeBron James 28

3. Scottie Pippen 24

4. Dwyane Wade 23

5. Kobe Bryant 17

Michael Jordan 17

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Most total turnovers

As it comes with the territory of playing the most games in NBA history on Christmas, James is only five giveaways behind Bryant for the most ever on the holiday.

Rank Player Turnovers

1. Kobe Bryant 65

2. LeBron James 60

3. Russell Westbrook 47

4. Dwyane Wade 39

5. Shaquille O'Neal 32

Most total 3-pointers made

This one may surprise you, but James is tied for the all-time lead in 3-pointers made on Christmas.

Rank Player 3-pointers

1. LeBron James 31

James Harden 31

3. Klay Thompson 27

4. Kevin Durant 25

5. J.J. Reddick 24

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