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

The 40-year-old Lakers star achieved the historic milestone during a dominant performance against the Pelicans.

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Overview

  • LeBron James scored his 50,000th career point with a three-pointer early in the game against the New Orleans Pelicans, finishing the night with 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
  • James is the first player in NBA history to reach this milestone, with a career total now standing at 50,033 points across regular season and playoff games.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 136-115 victory, with Luka Dončić, a recent addition to the team, contributing 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 15 assists.
  • James continues to lead the NBA's all-time scoring list, far ahead of second-place Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who finished his career with 44,149 points.
  • At 40 years old and in his 22nd NBA season, James remains a key player for the Lakers, who are currently second in the Western Conference standings.