LeBron James continues to redefine greatness. On Tuesday night, the King added yet another historic milestone to his legendary career, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and playoffs.
James reached the mark in fitting fashion—draining a 3-pointer in the opening quarter of the Lakers’ 136-115 blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans. And he didn’t stop there. The 40-year-old superstar dropped 34 points, extending his record-setting regular-season total to 41,871 points, while also remaining the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in the postseason (8,162 points).
The Scoring King’s Unmatched Longevity
LeBron’s ability to sustain dominance at this stage of his career is unheard of. While most NBA legends slowed down in their late 30s, James is still putting up MVP-level numbers deep into his 22nd season—tying Vince Carter for the most seasons played in NBA history.
For context, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the previous all-time leading scorer, retired with 44,149 combined points across 20 seasons. LeBron has shattered that mark and continues to push the boundaries of longevity.
And if you think age is catching up to him, think again. Earlier on Tuesday, James was named the Western Conference Player of the Month for February after averaging 29.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 6.9 assists, and 1.2 steals. That makes him the oldest player to ever win the award—and it’s the 41st time he’s claimed it in his career.
The Legacy Continues
With 50,000 points under his belt, the question isn’t if James will set records—it’s how many more he will break. At this pace, he could push his total well beyond 55,000 points before calling it a career.
LeBron James has already solidified himself as one of the greatest athletes in sports history. Now, he’s not just the NBA’s Scoring King—he’s the league’s ultimate ironman, proving that greatness knows no age limit.
👑 All Hail the King.
