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Every record is meant to be broken, but some seem out of reach. In the NBA, the game is always evolving, with new talent constantly raising the bar and making the league more competitive than ever.

No record is truly impossible to break—after all, someone set it in the first place. However, while anything is theoretically possible, certain NBA records appear highly unlikely to fall.

5 Most Unbreakable NBA Records

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Wilt Chamberlain – 100 points

Wilt Chamberlain’s name is all over the NBA record books, but one achievement stands above the rest. Dominating games with his scoring, he carried his team countless times. However, what happened during the 1961-62 season sent shockwaves through basketball and beyond—on March 2, 1962, Chamberlain dropped an unprecedented 100 points in a single game against the New York Knicks. In today’s NBA, reaching that mark would require the combined efforts of multiple players on a team.
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That historic night, Chamberlain made 36 of 63 field goal attempts, shooting 57.14%, while also sinking 28 free throws. Along with his scoring, he grabbed 28 rebounds, dished out 2 assists, and committed only 2 fouls. His Philadelphia Warriors overwhelmed the Knicks in a 169-147 victory, with Chamberlain single-handedly accounting for more than half of their points—an incredible feat.

No one has come close to matching that total. The closest any player has gotten is Kobe Bryant, who scored 81 points in a game, still far from Wilt’s legendary NBA record.

Boston Celtics – Consecutive NBA Titles

The Boston Celtics stand atop the NBA when it comes to championships, securing 17 titles over their 71-year history. Icons like Bill Russell, Larry Bird, and Paul Pierce played pivotal roles in shaping the franchise’s legacy with their commitment and excellence on the court.
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No team has dominated an era quite like the Celtics did from 1959 to 1966, winning an unmatched eight consecutive championships. During this incredible run, they faced fierce competition from teams like the St. Louis Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, and San Francisco Warriors.

Legends such as Bill Russell, Bill Sharman, Tom Heinsohn, Bob Cousy, and K.C. Jones led the charge, turning Boston into an unstoppable force. While the Golden State Warriors have built a modern dynasty, replicating the level of dominance Boston displayed in that era remains an almost impossible challenge for any team today.

Bill Russell – Most NBA Championships as a Player

Bill Russell spent his entire 13-season NBA career with the Boston Celtics, becoming the cornerstone of their dynasty. With 11 championships—more rings than fingers—he was the driving force behind Boston’s dominance from the late 1950s to the late 1960s. His impact in the paint redefined the game and left a lasting mark on basketball strategy.
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Widely recognized as the greatest champion in NBA history, Russell’s era with the Celtics reshaped the league and altered perceptions of both the sport and African American athletes. As the first African American NBA superstar, he broke barriers and set a new standard for excellence. His legacy as one of the greatest athletes in sports history remains untouchable.

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LeBron James – Most Career Points

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring NBA record of 38,387 points was once considered untouchable. However, LeBron James shattered it on February 2, 2023, against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Since then, he has become the first player to surpass 40,000 career points, showing no signs of slowing down despite nearing the latter stages of his career.
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As LeBron continues to perform at an elite level, he has the opportunity to push the record even further. Heading into his 22nd season, he may set the bar so high that no future player will be able to reach it.

A.C. Green – Most Consecutive Games Played

Over the past decade, completing a full 82-game season has become increasingly rare, let alone maintaining an ironman streak like A.C. Green. From the 1985-86 season to 2000-01, Green played an incredible 1,192 consecutive games—a feat unmatched in NBA history. To this day, he remains the only player to appear in over 1,000 straight games.
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Selected 23rd overall by the Lakers in 1985, Green played 16 seasons, missing only three games—all in his second year. While never the star of his teams, he was far from a benchwarmer. Averaging over 28 minutes per game across his career with the Lakers, Suns, and Mavericks, Green maintained his streak through one of the NBA’s most physical eras, making his durability even more remarkable.