- Historic Milestone: LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in regular and postseason games.
- All-Time Record Scorer: James extended his lead as the league’s all-time record scorer, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s previous record of 38,387 points in 2023.
- Career Points Tally: James now has 50,002 points, nearly 6,000 points clear of Abdul-Jabbar’s total career points tally of 44,149.
- Tributes: Lakers legend Earvin Magic Johnson led the tributes to James’ achievement, congratulating him on becoming the only player in NBA history to score 50,000 regular season and playoff points.
LeBron James has made history by becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in regular and postseason games. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar achieved this milestone in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, extending his lead as the league’s all-time record scorer.
James, who is in his 22nd season, gathered a pass from Luka Doncic and unfurled a sublime 25-foot three-pointer to move to 50,002 points. The (link unavailable) Arena crowd erupted in cheers as James achieved this historic milestone.
James had previously passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s previous all-time regular-season scoring record of 38,387 points in 2023. He now holds a significant lead over Abdul-Jabbar’s total career points tally of 44,149.
The achievement is the latest in James’ illustrious career, which has seen him win numerous accolades, including NBA championships, MVP awards, and Olympic gold medals.
