The three-time Olympic gold medallist LeBron James has become the first NBA player in history to score 50,000 career points.
The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star reached the milestone after scoring a three-pointer during the NBA regular season game at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.
James needed just one point heading into the Lakers&rsquo; matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena. He drilled a three-pointer from the left wing off a Luka Doncic feed with 8:34 remaining in the first quarter. He went on to put up 34 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, leading the Lakers to a convincing 136-115 victory over the Pelicans.
The American's combined scoring total now includes 41,871 regular-season points and 8,162 postseason points. He is also a first player in NBA history to play both as a teenager and past the age of 40.
Last month, James became the first player in the history of the NBA to have multiple 40 plus points in a game at age 40 or higher. The legendary Michael Jordan is the only other 40-year-old to have produced a 40 plus point performance.&nbsp;
In December last year, James, a man whose longevity will be talked about for years to come, surpassed six-time NBA MVP Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most minutes played in league history during Los Angeles Lakers&rsquo; win over Sacramento Kings.
He was already the league's top scorer after surpassing Abdul-Jabbar's regular-season scoring record on February 7, 2023, and broke Michael Jordan&rsquo;s playoff scoring record on May 25, 2017.
James also holds the NBA records for career field-goal attempts and turnovers while ranking fourth in assists, sixth in steals.
&mdash;IANS

Lakers star created this history after scoring three-pointer during season game against Pelicans

LeBron James Makes NBA History with 50,000 Points

Lakers star created this history after scoring three-pointer during season game against Pelicans

March 5, 2025 | 17:20 IST