On a memorable night in Los Angeles, LeBron James made history by becoming the first player in the NBA to score a remarkable 50,000 combined points across both regular season and postseason play. This groundbreaking achievement occurred during a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans.

A Journey to 50,000 Points

James reached the significant milestone with a 3-pointer early in the first quarter, following a performance just days prior where he scored 17 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Lakers secured a 108-102 victory that night, marking their sixth consecutive win.

With his extraordinary career spanning over 22 seasons—tied for the most in NBA history with Vince Carter—James has not only been a prolific scorer but also a symbol of longevity in the sport. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who played for 20 seasons, ranks second in combined points with 44,149.

Continued Excellence in Performance

Despite turning 40, James shows no signs of slowing down. Earlier this week, he was named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Month for February, averaging 29.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game while spending over 35 minutes on the court. The Lakers’ impressive performance, finishing the month at 9-2, propelled them to second place in the Western Conference standings.

Records and Milestones

• James currently ranks third in NBA history for regular-season games played, with 1,547 games, trailing only Robert Parish and Abdul-Jabbar.
• Additionally, he holds the record for the most postseason games played, with 287 appearances.
• James became the league’s all-time playoff scoring leader in 2017, surpassing Michael Jordan’s mark of 5,987 points.
• On February 7, 2023, he broke Abdul-Jabbar’s regular-season scoring record of 38,387 points.

A Legacy of Consistency

One of the defining aspects of James’ career has been his remarkable consistency. He holds the record for the longest streak of scoring at least 10 points in consecutive games, reaching 1,277 since January 6, 2007.

His recent Player of the Month award for February marks the 41st of his career, further extending his record. Furthermore, he is now the oldest player to receive this honor, surpassing the previous record held by Karl Malone.