LeBron James has once again made history, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and playoffs. The milestone was reached on Tuesday night when James drained a three-pointer early in the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The 40-year-old superstar, already the all-time leading scorer in both the regular season and playoffs, continues to defy age and redefine basketball longevity. This latest record adds to his already legendary career, which spans 22 NBA seasons—tied with Vince Carter for the most in league history.
James’ incredible scoring output is a testament to his remarkable consistency. He has scored at least 10 points in 1,277 consecutive games since January 6, 2007—the longest such streak in NBA history.
Before James, the closest player to this combined points total was Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who retired with 44,149 points across both the regular season and playoffs.
Despite being in his 40s, LeBron remains an elite performer. In February, he averaged 29.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 6.9 assists, and 1.2 steals while leading the Lakers to a 9-2 record, earning him the Western Conference Player of the Month award for a record 41st time.
With 1,547 regular-season games played, James is closing in on Robert Parish’s all-time record of 1,611 games. If he stays healthy and returns for a 23rd season, he could surpass Parish next year.
LeBron first became the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring leader in 2017, surpassing Michael Jordan. Then, on February 7, 2023, he became the all-time regular-season scoring leader, breaking Abdul-Jabbar’s long-standing record of 38,387 points.
Now, with 50,000 total points, LeBron James has set a benchmark that may never be reached again, further solidifying his place as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
