LeBron James has surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the leading scoring player in the NBA. Even more special, LeBron James did this when he was 39 years old and had 21 years of playing in the NBA arena.
Looking back at history, there have only been 6 players who have reached the 21-season mark in the NBA. Currently, LeBron James is also the only player born before 1985 playing in the NBA. Even when LeBron James started playing in 2003, some of the current players in the NBA were not yet born.
With the milestones achieved, the 39-year-old star will aim for new milestones in her career. In particular, the goal of surpassing the 40,000 point mark is completely within reach.
When will LeBron James pass the 40,000 point mark?
As of January 23, LeBron James had a total of 39,643 points . The Los Angeles Lakers superstar needs 357 more points to reach the 40,000 milestone.
In the 2023/24 season, LeBron James will average 24.8 points. If he continues to maintain his current form, LeBron James will need 15 more matches to reach this historic milestone.
LeBron James’s assist stats in the NBA
In terms of assists, LeBron James is currently ranked 4th on the list of players with the most assists in the NBA.
Among them, Chris Paul and LeBron James are two players in the top 5 who are still playing. With both players approaching the age of 40, it will be difficult for both players to surpass John Stockton’s achievements.
LeBron James’s rebound stats in the NBA
Up to now, LeBron James is ranked 33rd on the list of players with the most rebounds in NBA history.
If we only consider players still playing, LeBron James is the name at the top of the list. If he can maintain top form, LeBron James can completely enter the top 30 in the near future.
How many games has LeBron James played in the NBA?
LeBron James is currently the 8th player among those with the most matches played in the NBA. By still being able to maintain peak performance at the age of 39, LeBron James can completely surpass Robert Parish’s record.
