LeBron James becomes first to score 50,000 combined points in NBA regular season, playoffs
The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers superstar and NBA icon extends his lead as league’s all-time record scorer against New Orleans Pelicans
LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points on Tuesday, extending his lead as the league’s all-time record scorer by reaching a milestone tally that may never be surpassed.
The Los Angeles Lakers superstar went into the game against the New Orleans Pelicans with 49,999 regular and postseason points after a 17-point performance in Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
It did not take long for the 40-year-old NBA icon to get the solitary point needed to reach the 50,000-point barrier.
James, who is in dazzling form in the 22nd season of a glittering career, gathered a pass from Luka Doncic and unfurled a sublime 25-foot three-pointer to move to 50,002 points, with the Crypto.com Arena crowd roaring their acclaim.
James finished with 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists while Doncic delivered another impressive display with 30 points and 15 assists as the Lakers went on to win 136-115 – their seventh straight victory.
“I’m not going to sugar-coat it – it’s a hell of a lot of points,” James said after the game.