LeBron James has made history as the first National Basketball Association (NBA) player to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and postseason.

The 40-year-old hit the significant milestone on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 136-115 win against New Orleans.

He reached the 50,000 score mark with a 3-pointer in the early parts of the first quarter of the game.

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James would go on to finish with 34 points against the Pelicans, setting incredible records in the history of basketball in the United States.

“I mean, that’s a lot of points,” an excited James said after breaking the record.

“Obviously, the first thing that comes to mind is where I’m from. Picking up the game when I was a little kid and having a love for the sport and hoping that someday I’d be able to play at the highest level. I’ve been able to do that and really enjoy my career. So it’s definitely an honor. It’s pretty cool to see that.”

Recall that LeBron James holds the record as the top scorer in the history of the NBA.