LeBron James has solidified his status as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer by reaching an incredible milestone on Tuesday night. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena, James surpassed the 50,000-point mark in combined regular season and playoff scoring.
Despite narrowly missing the milestone on Sunday, James wasted no time in achieving this historic feat. In the first quarter of Tuesday’s game, he sank a flawless 3-pointer from the wing, reaching the 50,000-point mark.
This achievement adds to James’ long list of scoring records. He surpassed Michael Jordan’s postseason scoring record in 2017 and broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record in 2023. Currently averaging 24.8 points, 8.6 assists, and eight rebounds per game this season, James continues to dominate the court even in his 22nd season in the league.
With more than 8,100 playoff points and a career total exceeding 50,000 points, James has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. While his future in the league remains uncertain, one thing is clear – LeBron James’ scoring record will stand the test of time.
Stay tuned for further updates on this remarkable achievement.