LeBron James just carved his name deeper into NBA legend status. On Tuesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, the 40-year-old Lakers icon became the first player ever to reach 50,000 points across the regular season and playoffs. He nailed the milestone right out of the gate. With 8:34 left in the first quarter, James sank a three-pointer off a slick left-wing pass from Luka Dončić. That shot sparked history.
The Crypto.com Arena erupted as Lakers announcer Lawrence Tanter boomed over the mic: “Ladies and gentlemen, we all have just witnessed history.” James didn’t stop there. He powered through to drop 34 points, snag 8 rebounds, and dish 6 assists, leading the Lakers to a 136-115 victory. Sitting second in the Western Conference behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Lakers are riding high. This record seals James as the NBA’s all-time scoring king, with 41,871 regular-season points and 8,162 in the postseason.
Post-game, James reflected on the moment. “That’s a ton of points,” he said with a grin. “I’m beyond blessed to rack up that many in the world’s best league, against the planet’s top players, across my 22 years. It’s pretty unreal.” He added, “I get to play the game I love, and I’ve stayed true to it. I’ll always try to give back.”
At 40, LeBron keeps rewriting the record books. From his rookie days to this 50K milestone, his journey is a masterclass in greatness. Fans are already wondering: what’s next for the King?
LEBRON JAMES STARTS THE 50,000 POINTS CLUB 🚨👑
Counting regular season & playoffs…
Another spectacular feat for @KingJames! 👏 pic.twitter.com/7IP9MeQ0lz
— NBA (@NBA) March 5, 2025
