In the Lakers’ 131-99 win over the Jazz, LeBron James, the all-time scoring leader in the NBA, achieved another milestone by sinking a 3-pointer. He became the first player in NBA history to exceed 39,000 career points.
LeBron James has set a new record in NBA history by scoring 39,000 career points, making him the first player to achieve this incredible feat. During the Lakers’ game against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, LeBron made a 3-pointer in the first quarter to reach this milestone. Although he only played for 24 minutes, he managed to score 17 points and helped lead the Lakers to a 131-99 victory, completing their unbeaten run in the NBA In-Season Tournament Group Play.
After achieving the milestone of becoming the first player in NBA history to score 35,000 points and still counting, LeBron James shared that he is overwhelmed by the congratulatory messages from his teammates and coaches. He admitted that he has not fully comprehended the significance of his accomplishment yet, given the number of great players who have graced the league over the years. Nonetheless, he feels honored to have achieved something that no other player has done before. James continues to perform at an elite level in his 21st season, with impressive averages of 26.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.5 assists, which could lead him to the 40,000-point milestone by the All-Star break, barring any injuries.