LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive games scoring at least 10 points came to a close Thursday night in the Lakers’ 123-120 win over the Raptors. It’s the kind of statistical run that doesn’t just land in the record books-it defines an era.
To put it in perspective, the next closest in NBA history is Michael Jordan at 866 games. The leading active streak now belongs to Kevin Durant, who sits at 267.
For Durant to catch LeBron, he’d need to keep scoring in double figures for over a decade.
LeBron’s streak started way back on January 6, 2007. That was before the first iPhone hit the shelves, before Bronny James had his third birthday, and when Cooper Flagg was just a newborn.
Since then, LeBron has made 10 NBA Finals appearances and only had nine games where he didn’t score at least 10 points. That’s not just consistency-that’s dominance on a timeline that spans generations.
With the end of that historic run, it’s a good time to look around the sports world and appreciate some of the most impressive active streaks still alive today. Some are well-known, others fly under the radar-but all of them speak to the kind of durability, excellence, and resilience that define greatness.
1. Mikal Bridges: Iron Man of the NBA
Mikal Bridges hasn’t missed a single game since he entered the league in 2018. That’s 577 straight games-and counting.
It’s the third-longest streak to start a career in NBA history, and tied for the 12th-longest overall. Even before he hit the pros, Bridges was built for the grind.
At Villanova, he played in all 116 of the Wildcats’ games across three seasons.
Now with the Knicks, Bridges has developed into a steady two-way force. He’s averaged at least 17 points per game over the last four seasons while shooting an efficient 48.6% from the field.
In a league where load management and injuries often sideline stars, Bridges just keeps showing up. Night after night.
Season after season.
2. Denver Broncos: 55 Years of Sellouts
Since 1970, every single Denver Broncos home game has been a sellout. That’s 447 straight games across two stadiums-first at the old Mile High, and now at Empower Field. It's the longest active sellout streak for any NFL franchise that hasn’t relocated.
The Broncos’ fan base is as loyal and passionate as they come, and with the team sitting at 10-2 this season, the energy in Denver is as high as ever. This streak isn’t just about ticket sales-it’s about a community that shows up, win or lose, year after year.
3. Mount Union’s Regular-Season Perfection
You might not hear about Mount Union Purple Raiders football on national broadcasts, but what they’re doing is nothing short of extraordinary. The Division III powerhouse has won 85 straight regular-season games-the longest active streak in all of college football, regardless of division. No other team has even hit 60.
Mount Union hasn’t lost a regular-season game since 2005. Since 1985, they’ve only dropped two.
That’s nearly four decades of dominance. The program has 13 national titles since 1993, 36 conference championships, and 36 playoff appearances.
They’re back in the D-III playoffs again this year, facing John Carroll in the round of 16 as they chase their first title since 2017. Quietly, methodically, Mount Union has built a dynasty.
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Mr. 20-Plus
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become one of the most consistent scorers in the NBA, and his current streak is pushing into rare air. With 38 points in a win over the Warriors on Tuesday, SGA extended his run of 20+ point games to 94 straight. That’s second only to Wilt Chamberlain’s 126-game streak from the early '60s.
At just 27 years old, SGA has already racked up an MVP, Finals MVP, and three First-Team All-NBA honors. He’s averaged over 30 points per game for four seasons now, and he’s doing it with a smooth, efficient style that makes it look easy. If he keeps this up, Wilt’s record might not be safe much longer.
5. Matt Olson: MLB’s Everyday Man
In an era where rest days are built into the schedule, Matt Olson just keeps lacing up his cleats. The Braves’ first baseman has played in 782 consecutive games-the longest active streak in Major League Baseball and the 12th-longest in league history. His run began on May 2, 2021, and if he plays all 162 next season, he’ll crack the top eight.
Olson isn’t just showing up-he’s producing. He’s a three-time Gold Glove winner and three-time All-Star with 288 home runs and 808 RBIs to his name. He’s the kind of player who quietly puts together a Hall-of-Fame résumé while never taking a day off.
6. Toronto Maple Leafs: Game 7 Heartbreak
Not all streaks are the kind you want to keep. The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost seven straight Game 7s, tying an NHL record. Their latest heartbreak came last season against the Florida Panthers.
For Leafs fans, it’s been a long road. Toronto went 19 years without a playoff series win before finally breaking through in 2023.
But the Game 7 curse still looms large. The Avalanche snapped their own similar streak and went on to win the Stanley Cup in 2022.
The Leafs? They haven’t lifted the Cup since 1967 and have just two series wins in the last 21 years.
The talent is there-but so is the weight of history.
Bottom Line
LeBron’s double-digit scoring streak may have ended, but the sports world is still full of remarkable runs-some built on excellence, others on endurance, and a few defined by heartbreak. Whether it’s Bridges’ durability, Mount Union’s dominance, or SGA’s scoring tear, these streaks remind us that greatness comes in many forms. And while records are made to be broken, the stories behind them are what truly stand the test of time.