The Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James became the only player in the history of the NBA to score 50,000 points in the regular season and playoffs combined. James cleared the 50K mark in the Lakers’ 136-115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
James entered the Pelicans game needing only three points to reach the milestone. He managed to do it on his first shot, sinking a three-pointer after an assist from Luka Doncic.
James would go on to finish the game with 36 points, eight rebounds, and six assists.
“It’s a hell of a lot of points, and I’m super blessed to be able to put that many points up in the best league in the world with the best players in the world over my career,” James said after the game. “It’s pretty special.”
Besides being the league’s leader in combined points, James also has the most regular season points with 41,871 and most playoff points with 8,162.
Despite playing his 22nd season in the NBA, James isn’t showing signs of slowing down. In 2024-25, he is averaging 24.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.5 assists. This included averaging 29.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 6.9 assists in February and being named Western Conference Player of the Month.
Thanks to James, the Lakers have climbed up to No.2 seed in the West. They currently own a 39-21 record and are riding a seven-game winning streak.
