A mere thirty days into the new year, LeBron James had already broken Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for most points in a National Basketball Association (NBA) career. This year will be great for fans as LeBron James is on fire and breaking all NBA records which the well-known players set. But how LeBron James breaking all NBA records and making himself one of the best NBA players in the world is the talk of the town now.
LeBron James – From Ordinary to Special
LeBron James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. James began his professional career in 2003 when he was selected first overall in the NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
He has since played for the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers again and is currently with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James is also the first player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) history to reach $1 billion in earnings while still playing.
LeBron James – An NBA Gem
LeBron Raymone James Sr. is also known as “King James.” James has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including four Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards, four NBA championships, and two Olympic gold medals. He is a 19-time All-Star, has won four All-Star Game MVP awards, and has been named to the All-NBA First Team 18 times.
James is known for his size, athleticism, and versatility, as well as his ability to play multiple positions on the court. He is also active in philanthropy and activism and has used his platform to raise awareness about important social and political issues.
Latest Achievement
On February 7, 2023, LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The record of 38,387 points in 1,560 games was set by Kareem 39 years ago, while James surpassed the tally in 1,410 games. At the end of the final whistle, the scoreline was 133-130, and the loss was disappointing for the LA Lakers, but James’s brilliance mostly overshadowed the team’s setback.
LeBron James NBA Records in 2022-2023
- On October 20, 2022, against the Los Angeles Clippers, James made his 2,144th career three-pointer, moving him over Paul Pierce into tenth place all-time in NBA history.
- On October 28, 2022, James scored 20 points for the 1,135th time in his career, surpassing Karl Malone in the game.
- On December 2, 2022, James, with his 10,142nd assist, moved past Magic Johnson into sixth place on the NBA’s all-time list.
- On December 13, 2022, against the Celtics, James scored 33 points, giving him the second-most 30-point games in the history of the NBA and leaving behind Wilt Chamberlain.
- On January 2, 2023, James scored 43 points, making him only the second player in NBA history (after Michael Jordan) to post consecutive 40-point games at age 38 or older.
- On February 7, 2023, James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time top scorer after he scored his 38,388th career point.
