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LeBron James Becomes First NBA Player to Score 50,000 Career Points

The 40-year-old Lakers star reached the unprecedented milestone during a dominant win over the Pelicans, solidifying his legacy as one of basketball's all-time greats.

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Luka Dončić (#77) and LeBron James (#23) of the Los Angeles Lakers high five during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on February 27, 2025, at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • LeBron James scored his 50,000th career point with a first-quarter three-pointer during the Lakers' 136-115 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on March 4, 2025.
  • James, now in his 22nd NBA season, holds the all-time records for both regular-season and playoff points, surpassing legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone.
  • At age 40, James continues to excel, averaging 29.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 6.9 assists in February, earning him the NBA Western Conference Player of the Month award.
  • Luka Doncic, James' new teammate, assisted on the milestone basket and praised James' longevity, speculating he could potentially reach 70,000 career points.
  • The Lakers, currently second in the Western Conference, are riding a seven-game winning streak and are seen as strong contenders for an 18th NBA championship this season.