LeBron James continues to cement his legacy in the NBA. At 40 years old, “The King” has become the first player ever to reach 50,000 combined points in regular season and playoffs.
The First to 50,000
Entering the game against the New Orleans Pelicans, LeBron needed just one point to hit the historic milestone. In just three minutes, he received a pass from Luka Dončić and drained a three-pointer from the left wing, officially surpassing 50,000 career points.
By the end of the game, the Lakers secured a dominant 136-115 victory, while LeBron finished with 50,033 total points. His scoring breakdown: 27,692 with the Cleveland Cavaliers, 10,257 with the Miami Heat, and 12,084 with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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