LeBron James has etched his name in NBA history by becoming the all-time top scorer, surpassing the remarkable milestone of 47,000 career points. This achievement unfolded during the 2023/24 season, where the 38-year-old Lakers star not only exceeded 39,000 regular season points but also secured the NBA Cup for the first time.
In a pivotal game on February 7, 2023, LeBron James outshone Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, previously holding the record with 38,387 regular season points. James scored 38 points in a memorable match against the Oklahoma City Thunder, bringing his total to 38,390 regular season points. Since then, he has continued to extend his record, concluding the 2022/23 season with an impressive 38,652 regular season points.
This season saw another significant triumph for James, as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to victory in the NBA In-Season Tournament final against the Indiana Pacers with a scoreline of 123-109. This achievement marked him as the first man to lift the NBA Cup.
LeBron James Secures Record 8,023 Points
LeBron James isn’t only dominating in regular season games; his playoff performance is equally unparalleled. At the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, James held the record for playoff points with an astounding 8,023, following Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Final against the Denver Nuggets. This solidified his grand total of 46,675 career points.
The only other active player in the top 10 all-time NBA scorers is Kevin Durant, who moved into 10th place in December 2023, surpassing Moses Malone.
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As the discussion around the greatest basketball player of all time continues, LeBron James has undeniably strengthened his position. With accomplishments surpassing legends like Abdul-Jabbar, James’s impact on the court goes beyond statistics, solidifying his place in the ongoing debate about the NBA’s greatest of all time.