LeBron James Makes History as First NBA Player to Score 50,000 Combined Points
LeBron James made NBA history as the first player to surpass 50,000 combined points, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 136-115 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The 40-year-old reached the milestone with a 25-foot three-pointer in the first quarter and finished with 34 points, bringing his career total to 50,033—well ahead of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
With a record 41,871 regular season points and 8,162 in the playoffs, James continues to dominate in his 22nd NBA season, tying Vince Carter for the most seasons played. Supported by Luka Doncic’s strong performance, the Lakers secured their seventh consecutive win, moving to second in the Western Conference. Lakers legend Magic Johnson and others praised James’ achievement, which was further highlighted by his recent recognition as the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Month.
