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LeBron James eyes history as NBA scoring record within reach
Los Angeles Lakers superstar is just 36 points away from surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as league’s all-time top scorer.
Lebron James in his Lakers jersey looking up.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, now in his 20th NBA season, is expected to break a record this week held by another Lakers legend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar [File: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports]
Published On 7 Feb 2023
7 Feb 2023
LeBron James is about to make basketball history. The only question is, when?
The Los Angeles Lakers forward is just 36 points shy of breaking a National Basketball Association (NBA) record held by another Lakers legend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to become the league’s all-time leading scorer.
James could surpass Abdul-Jabbar’s 38,387 career points mark — a record held for nearly four decades — on Tuesday night when the Lakers host the Oklahoma City Thunder or on Thursday when they face the Milwaukee Bucks.
The 38-year-old, who entered the NBA straight out of high school, is averaging 30 points per game in his 20th season in the league — a remarkable show of athleticism and endurance in a career marked by countless accolades.
“To see LeBron do it over 20 years is pretty remarkable and a testament to not only his ability but his durability,” Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said about James being set to break Abdul-Jabbar’s record.
- “H youe’s just a machine. He’s healthy and a physical force night after night.”
