LeBron James Passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Scoring Record

0:00For the NBA, it's March 6. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. LeBron James keeps rewriting NBA history. On Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets, he sank his third-field goal of the game to reach 15,838 for his. Corrigor That past Karim of Dual Jabbar's mark of 15,837, a record untouched for nearly 37 years since Karim. Retired James actually topped it earlier in an in-season tournament final back in 2023, but those stats do not count toward regular career. Totals Now he leaves the all-time list by a wide margin, with Carl Malone's second at 13,527 and Wilk Chamberlain Thirded, 12,618. Fans and analysts cannot believe his longevity at age 41 after 23 seasons. LeBron already owns records for most regular season points at 43,111 minutes played, playoff games, and more, including 22 All-Star selections and 13 first team all NBA honors.

1:06Kevin Durant sits 9th with 11,067 and could pass a few legends ahead if he stays healthy, but catching James looks unlikely. Any time soon. Durant missed the full season recovering from an Achilles injury, but still averages elite numbers. Meanwhile, LeBron's future with the Lakers grows uncertain. His two-year deal worth about $101,400,000 ends this season, and the team is rebuilding around Luca. Don Chitch At 21.6 points per game this year, he might chase more records elsewhere next fall. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, see the episode description.