LeBron James made history on Tuesday by becoming the first player in NBA history to surpass 50,000 career points, further solidifying his status as the league’s all-time leading scorer. The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star reached the milestone with a three-pointer against the New Orleans Pelicans, extending his career total beyond Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s previous record of 44,149 combined regular-season and playoff points.
James, who is in his 22nd NBA season, continues to dominate, having also been named Western Conference Player of the Month for February—the oldest player ever to receive the honor. His stellar performances have propelled the Lakers to a six-game winning streak, positioning them second in the Western Conference standings as they pursue another championship. Lakers legend Magic Johnson led the tributes, celebrating James’ unprecedented achievement.
