When LeBron James drained a three-pointer early in his March 4, 2025, game for the Los Angeles Lakers, he didn’t just help his team win—he made history. That bucket marked the moment he became the first player ever to exceed 50,000 career points, combining both regular-season and playoff games. With this milestone, James added a new dimension to his legacy—not just as the all-time regular-season scorer, but as the undisputed leader in total NBA points scored.
Let’s dive into the numbers, the significance and the exact details behind this achievement.
What Exactly Did LeBron James Achieve? • On March 4, 2025, in a 136-115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, LeBron hit the milestone with a first-quarter three-point shot. • At the time of that shot, his combined total of regular-season a

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