LeBron James made history last season by becoming the NBA’s first 40,000-point scorer. However, this season he is set to achieve a less glamorous milestone – becoming the player with the most missed field goals. He is on track to be the first player to miss 15,000 shots, with his sixth miss of the season breaking Kobe Bryant’s record of 14,481 misses. Despite this, James remains a superior scorer in terms of both volume and efficiency compared to other legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan.
In addition to his scoring achievements, James is also closing in on some other milestones this season. He needs 850 minutes to surpass Abdul-Jabbar for the most in a career, 68 games played to catch Abdul-Jabbar for second place behind Robert Parish, and 423 rebounds to pass Patrick Ewing for 25th place. By the end of the season, James is likely to have played more minutes than anyone ever, ranking first in career points, fourth in assists, and in the top 25 for rebounds.
On the other hand, Chris Paul is aiming to overtake Jason Kidd for second place behind John Stockton in career assists and steals. Paul, who will be playing for the San Antonio Spurs this season, is close to surpassing Kidd in both categories. Despite being in his 40s, Paul continues to be a key player in the league.
Looking ahead, Kevin Durant is nearing the 30,000-point club, while Stephen Curry, DeMar DeRozan, and Giannis Antetokounmpo are on track to reach significant scoring milestones this season. The all-time 3-point list is also set for a reshuffle behind Curry, with players like James Harden, Damian Lillard, and LeBron James climbing up the ranks.
In addition to these milestones, players like Nikola Jokić, Russell Westbrook, Nikola Vučević, and Brook Lopez are also closing in on various career achievements such as triple-doubles, assists, rebounds, and blocks. The upcoming NBA season promises to be filled with exciting milestones and records being broken.