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LeBron James, the iconic NBA superstar, is on the brink of reaching another significant milestone in his illustrious career: 40,000 career points. With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record already behind him, James is now just 74 points away from achieving this remarkable feat.
Based on his current scoring average of 24.8 points per game, James is expected to surpass the 40,000-point mark in three games. If he maintains this pace, he will reach the milestone on Monday, March 4, when the Lakers host the Thunder.
In addition to his pursuit of the 40,000-point milestone, James is also closing in on another historic record: surpassing Oscar Schmidt’s career points record of 49,737 points. James currently trails Schmidt by 200 points, and at his current scoring rate, he is projected to surpass Schmidt in 11 games. If he continues on this trajectory, James will achieve this milestone on March 16 against the Warriors.
Throughout his remarkable career spanning 21 seasons, James has consistently showcased his scoring prowess, averaging at least 20 points per game each season. Despite being in his 21st season and at the age of 39, James continues to excel on the court, averaging 24.8 points per game in the current season.
Here’s a breakdown of LeBron James’ career scoring average and total points season by season:
- Career Points per game: 27.1
- Career Total points: 39,926
LeBron’s remarkable longevity, coupled with his scoring prowess, has solidified his status as one of the greatest players in NBA history. As he inches closer to yet another historic milestone, basketball fans around the world eagerly anticipate witnessing LeBron James continue to rewrite the record books with his exceptional talent and unmatched dedication to the game.