LeBron James has achieved a historic milestone in his illustrious NBA career, becoming the first player to score 50,000 combined points. The 40-year-old superstar reached this mark during a Los Angeles Lakers victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s second-place total of 44,333 with his 34-point performance, further solidifying his position as the leading scorer in NBA history. He achieved this feat through his record 41,871 regular season points and 8,162 postseason points, making him the league’s all-time leading scorer.
“I’m blessed to have been able to put up so many points in my career,” James said in a post-game interview. “It’s an incredible feeling to have accomplished this milestone against the best players in the world.”
James’ achievement is particularly notable given that he reached this milestone at 40 years old, tying him with Vince Carter for the most seasons played in NBA history.
The Lakers’ victory marked their seventh win in a row and secured their second-place standing in the Western Conference. James’ teammate Luka Doncic contributed significantly to the team’s success, scoring 30 points, recording 15 assists, and collecting eight rebounds.
NBA legend Earvin Magic Johnson paid tribute to James on social media, stating, “Congratulations to the King LeBron James for becoming the only player in NBA history to score 50,000 regular season and playoff points!”
Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/articles/c5yx09e4ld2o