LeBron James' historic run to 50,000 points
LeBron James' historic run to 50,000 points
By Kirsten Cunanan September 18, 2024 09:47
LeBron James has a fair share of records to his name. Most of these records might remain unbroken for decades to come as well.
Ultimately, his biggest enemy is himself and time. With the clock always ticking, how will LeBron be able to stretch his points to make another NBA record?
The 50,000-pt Chase
James had been the first to reach many records, but he’s not done yet. He’s seeking to be the first player to reach 50,000 points in the combination of regular-season and postseason points. This is nothing short of possible for someone like LeBron.
According to ESPN, James will only need 1,364 points to reach this milestone. Last season, he scored over 1,984 points. If he sustains the same momentum and scores the same points per game, he will hit another record by only his 53rd game.
LeBron can also surpass another milestone within just nine more 30-point performances. Through this, he’ll be able to surpass Michael Jordan.
Points Breakdown
James’ registered points record is currently at 48,636. Here’s a breakdown for both regular and postseason scores:
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Regular Season: 40,474 points
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2003 to 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers: 15,251 points
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2010 to 2014 Miami Heats: 7,919 points
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2014 to 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers: 7,868 points
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2018 to 2024 Los Angeles Lakers: 9,436 points
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Postseason: 8,162 points.
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2003 to 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers: 2,081 points
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2010 to 2014 Miami Heats: 2,338 points
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2014 to 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers: 2,492 points
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2018 to 2024 Los Angeles Lakers: 1,251 points
LeBron James entered the NBA and broke records here and there. He was the first player to reach 30,000 points in NBA history. In 2023, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time leading scorer as well. It’s only a matter of time before James would reach the 50,000-pt mark, writing history once again.