ALL-TIME SCORING CHAMPION

LeBron James surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for NBA career scoring record

LeBron passes Kareem for NBA career scoring record

It took almost 4 decades, but the NBA finally has a new all-time scoring champion.

MAKING HISTORY

'Showtime' Lakers embrace LeBron as scoring king
Although they couldn't imagine a time where Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was not No. 1 on the list, several standouts from L.A.'s 1980s teams support the NBA's new top scorer.
LeBron gets the NBA's all-time scoring mark his way
In surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for No. 1 all time, LeBron James shows why his game stands alone in league history.
LeBron's career in stats: How he became king
Learn more about how LeBron became the scoring king by scrolling through interactive stat visuals.
Milestone Moments: LeBron James
Take a look at some of the memorable performances, historic accomplishments and other major moments that have helped define LeBron James' 20 seasons in the NBA.

FEATURES

CLASSIC GAMES: LEBRON JAMES

3/5/22: Warriors vs. Lakers - LeBron drops 56

3/6/20: Lakers vs. Bucks - LeBron duels Giannis

3/16/86: Lakers vs. Rockets - Iconic bigs face off

2018 East Finals Game 7: LeBron goes off in Boston

2018 East 1st Rd Game 5: LeBron tops IND at buzzer

4/5/84: Lakers vs. Jazz - Kareem makes history

2016 Finals Game 5: LeBron & Kyrie demolition

3/3/14: Heat vs. Bobcats - LeBron erupts for 61

1980 Finals Game 5: Kareem's heroics lift Lakers

2013 East Finals Game 1: LeBron wins it at buzzer

LEBRON & KAREEM: TWO LEGENDS

LEBRON'S MILESTONES

Mini-Movie: LeBron James reaches 40K points

LeBron hits left-handed layup for 40,000

LeBron James tribute: 40,000 career points

Full Sequence: LeBron breaks Kareem's record

LeBron's longevity, consistency key to record

LeBron becomes 2nd in NBA history with 38K points

LeBron James reaches 35,000 career points

LeBron passes Malone for No. 2 on career scoring list

LeBron James' 30,000th Career Point As Heard Around The World

All-Access: LeBron Passes Wilt on Scoring List

BEST OF LEBRON JAMES

LeBron James’ First 50+ Point Career Game

NBAHistory: Lebron James' First Career 40+ Point Performance

LeBron James' Top 40 Career Plays

LeBron James' Top Highlights from EVERY 40+ Point Triple-Double in His Career

LeBron James' Top Career Clutch Plays

Mini-Movie: LeBron James reaches 40K points

LeBron James’ Milestone Journey to 40K+ Points

Lebron James Mic’d Up vs DEN on Milestone Night – 3/2

LeBron James: In his own words, through the years

LeBron James Mic'd Up in 2024 NBA All-Star Game

BEST OF KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR

On this date: Kareem becomes No. 1 scorer

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Career Retrospective

75 Stories | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Legendary Moments: Kareem debuts with Bucks in 1969

Best sky hooks from Kareem's legendary career

This day in history | Abdul-Jabbar passes Chamberlain

Isiah On Point: Sitdown With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar