LeBron James, the NBA’s leading scorer, approaches the 40,000-point milestone. Witness his journey to this historic achievement unfold.
Scoring Progress

LeBron James is edging closer to 40,000 career points, currently 253 points away. With an average of 27.2 points per game throughout his career, he’s expected to hit the mark by late February.
Upcoming Matches
After netting 20 points in a recent loss to the Hawks, James gears up for the Lakers‘ next five games:
- Feb. 1: Lakers vs. Celtics (7:30 ET, TNT)
- Feb. 3: Lakers vs. Knicks (8:30 ET, ABC)
- Feb. 5: Lakers vs. Hornets (7 ET, NBA League Pass)
- Feb. 8: Nuggets vs. Lakers (10 ET, TNT)
- Feb. 9: Pelicans vs. Lakers (10:30 ET, NBA TV)
LeBron’s Standing in the Stats
As James eyes the 40,000-point mark, his legacy extends across various statistical fronts as of January 2024:
- Minutes Played (2nd)
- Assists (4th)
- Steals (8th)
- Games Played (7th)
- Rebounds (31st)
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