LeBron James has truly cemented his legacy as one of the greatest basketball players of all time with his latest achievement of becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points. This milestone, reached during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, further solidifies his position as the league’s all-time scorer, continuing to extend his record after surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s previous record in 2023.
What’s even more impressive is the fact that James has accomplished this feat in his 22nd season, showing remarkable longevity and consistency in an era where player careers are often shorter. At 40 years old, he’s not only still competing at the highest level but also setting a benchmark that may not be touched for many years, if ever.
Given that he’s now nearly 6,000 points ahead of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s career total, the gap between James and second-place Malone is growing wider. Even among active players, Kevin Durant, with just over 35,000 points, is significantly behind.
With this record, James has surpassed several generations of NBA greats, and his impact on the game continues to be profound. The 50,000 career points mark feels almost untouchable, and it’s hard to imagine anyone reaching that milestone anytime soon.
Do you think LeBron’s career will be remembered as the gold standard for future NBA players? Or could another player eventually break his record, considering the longevity of modern players in the league?
