In James' year-23 debut, not only did he set the record for most seasons played, pass Reggie Miller for 5th on the all-time threes list, and lead his team in assists with 12, he also continued one of the most absurd stats in all of sports.

LeBron James made a remarkable return to the NBA court on Tuesday night, commencing his unprecedented 23rd season with a performance that belied his nearly seven-month absence.

James becomes the first player in NBA history to play in 23 seasons.