LeBron James has once again etched his name into the annals of basketball history. On Tuesday night, during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans, James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and postseason.
James, who needed just one point to reach the milestone, achieved it with his first shot of the game, a 3-pointer from the left wing off a Luka Doncic feed. The shot put the Lakers up 13-6 with 8:34 remaining in the first quarter.
The accomplishment was announced to the crowd by Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter, who declared, “Ladies and gentlemen, we all have just witnessed history,” as the whole arena erupted with a standing ovation.
The tremendous accomplishment for the King
The 40-year-old superstar has been a dominant force in the NBA for over two decades. He holds the league’s all-time scoring records for both the regular season and the playoffs, with 41,837 points in the regular season and 8,162 in the playoffs prior to the Pelicans game. James’ consistency and longevity have been key factors in his ability to reach this historic milestone.
James’ achievement comes just hours after being named the NBA’s Player of the Month for the Western Conference for February, during which he averaged 29.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 6.9 assists. His performance has been instrumental in the Lakers’ success this season, and his latest milestone only adds to his already illustrious career.
As the NBA community celebrates this remarkable achievement, fans and analysts alike continue to marvel at James’ enduring greatness and his impact on the game of basketball. Now, he will concentrate on leading he team towards a playoffs spot.
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