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LeBron James: The numbers behind the career of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer so far

LeBron James: The numbers behind the career of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer so far

It suffices to say that LeBron James has had quite an eventful career since he was drafted into the NBA with the first overall pick as an 18-year-old in 2003. Recently, at 39 years old, he made history by becoming the first player in NBA history to reach the 40,000-career points mark. This milestone was achieved during the Los Angeles Lakers' defeat to the Denver Nuggets...

LeBron James: How the world reacted to the Lakers star’s 40,000 points milestone

LeBron James: How the world reacted to the Lakers star’s 40,000 points milestone

Los Angeles Lakers star and 20-time All-Star LeBron James took history-making to another height on Saturday night as he became the first player in NBA history to reach 40,000 career points. The 39-year-old, who currently has 40,017 career points, reached the 40,000 mark with 10:39 left to play in the second quarter of the Lakers’ 114-124 defeat to the Denver Nuggets at the Crypto.com Arena. Following...

LeBron James reacts to historic 40,000 career points

LeBron James reacts to historic 40,000 career points

Records are meant to be broken, and many have been shattered in the NBA, but for a long time, none will come close to what 39-year-old LeBron James achieved on Saturday night in front of a packed crowd inside the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The four-time MVP became the first ever player in NBA history to reach 40,000 career points with a driving layup past...

LeBron James: How Lakers star became first NBA player to reach 40,000 career points

LeBron James: How Lakers star became first NBA player to reach 40,000 career points

LeBron James further etched his name into the record books of the National Basketball Association (NBA) as he became the first-ever player to reach the 40,000-career point mark on Saturday night. The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets, at the Crypto.com Arena, and the 39-year-old entered the game needing just nine points to reach the milestone. LeGendary pic.twitter.com/k1Ecdslz9d — Los Angeles Lakers...