LeBron James has etched his name further into NBA history, becoming the first player to surpass 50,000 career points across regular season and postseason play. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar needed just one point to reach the milestone against the New Orleans Pelicans but delivered an emphatic performance, scoring 34 points in a dominant 136-115 victory.
At 40 years old, James continues to defy expectations, adding this record to an already legendary career. He holds multiple scoring milestones, including being the youngest player to reach 10,000, 20,000, and 30,000 points. Additionally, he became the league’s all-time minutes leader after surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in December.
Reflecting on his achievement, James acknowledged the significance of the moment:
"I’m not going to sugarcoat it – it’s a hell of a lot of points. I’m super blessed to have been able to put up that many in the best league in the world.”
James attributes his longevity and success to his love for the game and dedication to the process. He emphasized the challenges of maintaining high performance over an 82-game season, particularly as he balances family and the demands of travel.
"Just not falling out of love with the process – that’s the hardest thing. But I’ve always stayed true to the game."
In addition to this milestone, James recently surpassed Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA history. If he remains healthy and continues playing next season, he could also set the record for most NBA appearances, needing just 63 more games to surpass Robert Parish’s 1,611 mark.
With no signs of slowing down, LeBron James continues to redefine greatness in the NBA.
