Lebron James, the record 22-time NBA All-Star player for the Los Angeles Lakers, added another historical record to his exceptional NBA career on March 4 this year. ‘King’ James became the first player in league history to reach a combined total of 50,000 points scored in regular season and playoff games.
The 40-year-old icon reached this remarkable milestone with a successful three-point shot in the initial quarter of the Lakers’ dominant 136-115 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2024-25 NBA regular season. The crowd at Crypto Arena rose to their feet, giving a well-deserved big applause to the player who consistently contributes to pushing the boundaries of basketball careers.
Holding the NBA record for the most points scored, James performed at an incredible level in his 22nd season. His 34-point delivery against the Pelicans increased the lead over the legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar, who once scored 44,149 combined in his 20 seasons.
LEBRON JAMES STARTS THE 50,000 POINTS CLUB 🚨👑
— NBA (@NBA) March 5, 2025
Counting regular season & playoffs…
Another spectacular feat for @KingJames! 👏 pic.twitter.com/7IP9MeQ0lz
Following his significant run from Akron to becoming the NBA superstar, James stated, “I mean, that’s a lot of points,” rubbing his beard, he added, “I’ve been able to do that and really enjoy my career. So it’s an honor. It’s pretty cool to see that.”(via- Cleveland)
Lebron James Is An Unstoppable Legend In NBA History
James’s dominance with his stats is not only due to his long-time run but also a reflection of his consistency. The great scorer secured at least 10 points in 1,278 games in a row, starting in January 2007. Moreover, in February, he averaged 29.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 6.9 assists, making him the best player of the month in the West. This level of consistency is unmatched in NBA history. Even at 40, he remains a strong and crucial presence for his team.
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He played 1,548 regular games and 287 playoff games, indicating over 1800 games total. Each performance helped him to become a statistical legend. Robert Parish and Abdul-Jabbar played more regular games, and James will cross them if he returns for a 23rd season.
Luka Doncic, who assisted James on his historical shots, commented, “He might get to 70K. You never know.” (Via- Cleveland). James keeps making more records harder to break. As he doesn’t look to stop, his all-time scoring record might be unbroken for many future generations.
