Longevity can be a measure of greatness. Many of the most accomplished players in NBA history are also among the most tenured in the history of the league, includingLeBron James.

While the 2025-26 season marked the23rd of James' storied career, it was the end forChris Paul, whoannounced his retirementin February 2026 after 21 seasons.

Take a look at the players with the most NBA seasons under their belts below:

23 seasons

▪︎ LeBron James (2003-present)

22 seasons

▪︎Vince Carter(1998-2020)

21 seasons

▪︎Dirk Nowitzki(1999-2019)

▪︎Kevin Garnett(1995-2016)

▪︎Kevin Willis(1984-2007)

▪︎Robert Parish(1976-1997)

▪︎Chris Paul(2005-2026)

20 seasons

▪︎Udonis Haslem(2003-23)

▪︎Jamal Crawford(2000-20)

▪︎Kobe Bryant(1996-2016)

▪︎Kareem Abdul-Jabbar(1969-1989)

*As of the start of the 2025-26 season

▪︎ LeBron James, 23

▪︎Kyle Lowry, 20

▪︎Mike Conley, 19

▪︎Al Horford, 19

▪︎Nicolas Batum, 18

▪︎Eric Gordon, 18

▪︎Brook Lopez, 18

▪︎Kevin Love, 18

▪︎Russell Westbrook, 18

▪︎Kevin Durant, 18

▪︎Jeff Green, 18

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