Which NBA player holds the record for the most consecutive games played?

A. C. Green played in more consecutive games (1192) than any other player in NBA history. He had to overcome several injuries on his way to the streak, like the one from 1995-96 season when he was intentionally elbowed in the face. Green lost two teeth and suffered a head injury, which forced him to wear a protective mask, and playing only a couple of minutes a game for a few weeks.