Entering the game, LeBron needed just one point to reach this incredible feat. In the first quarter, he hit a three-pointer from 25 feet (7.6 meters), surpassing the 50,000-point mark and sending the crowd at Crypto.com Arena into celebration.
James finished the game with 34 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, helping the Lakers secure a 136-115 victory. This latest achievement further cements his legendary career and strengthens his place among basketball's greatest players.
This milestone comes after he broke the all-time scoring record in 2023, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who had long held the title for the most points in NBA history.
As of now, LeBron James leads all NBA players in career points, ahead of legends like Abdul-Jabbar (who finished with 44,149 points), Karl Malone (41,689 points), and Kobe Bryant (39,283 points). Michael Jordan ranks fifth with 38,279 points. Among active players, Kevin Durant is the closest to LeBron, with just over 35,000 points.
At 40 years old, LeBron James continues to perform at an elite level. Just before reaching 50,000 points, he was named the Western Conference Player of the Month for February 2025 after leading the Lakers to 10 wins in 12 games.
LeBron’s continued dominance on the court proves that, despite his age, he remains one of the best in the NBA. This historic achievement adds yet another remarkable chapter to his legacy as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
