LeBron James has etched his name deeper into NBA history by becoming the first player ever to score 50,000 combined points across regular-season and playoff games. The milestone was achieved during the Los Angeles Lakers’ dominant 136-115 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

The 40-year-old basketball icon surpassed the historic mark early in the first quarter, sinking a stunning 25-foot three-pointer off a pass from teammate Luka Dončić. James finished the game with 34 points, bringing his career total to 50,033 points, 6,000 more than second-placed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. His record-breaking tally includes 41,871 regular-season points and 8,162 postseason points, making him the all-time leading scorer in both categories.

Reflecting on the achievement, James said, “I’m not going to sugar-coat it, it’s a hell of a lot of points. I’m super blessed to be able to put up that many points in my career in the best league in the world and against the best players in the world. It’s pretty special.”

The milestone came in James’ 22nd NBA season, tying him with Vince Carter for the most seasons played in league history. He was supported by Dončić’s impressive performance, which included 30 points, 15 assists, and eight rebounds, as the Lakers secured their seventh consecutive win, moving to second place in the Western Conference standings.

Lakers legend Magic Johnson led the tributes on social media, writing on X, “Congratulations to the King LeBron James for becoming the only player in NBA history to score 50,000 regular-season and playoff points!”

Earlier on Tuesday, James was also named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Month for February, averaging 29.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 6.9 assists. At 40, he became the oldest player to earn the honor, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest to ever play the game.

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