LeBron James makes history as first NBA player to reach 50,000 career points, extends record lead

LeBron James makes history as first NBA player to reach 50,000 career points, extends record lead

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LOS ANGELES, March 5 — LeBron James made history yesterday as the first player in NBA history to surpass 50,000 career points, further cementing his legacy as the league’s all-time leading scorer with a milestone that may never be equaled.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar entered the game against the New Orleans Pelicans with 49,999 combined regular-season and playoff points, following a 17-point performance in Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

It didn’t take long for the 40-year-old veteran to reach the historic mark. Early in the game, James received a pass from Luka Dončić and sank a smooth 25-foot three-pointer, bringing his total to 50,002 points as the Crypto.com Arena erupted in celebration.

James had previously broken Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s long-standing all-time regular-season scoring record of 38,387 points in 2023.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after sinking a three-pointer, bringing his total NBA regular season and playoff career points to 50,002 during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans. — AFP pic

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