LeBron James Nears 50,000 Total Points Milestone in NBA Career

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The NBA community is abuzz with the news of LeBron James nearing the 50,000 total points milestone in his career, a feat that has never been achieved by any player in the history of the league. With 49,982 points already under his belt, James is just 18 points shy of reaching this unprecedented mark. The 22-year NBA veteran has been playing some of his best basketball of the season, averaging 29.3 points on 55.5% shooting and 44.3% from 3-point range over 11 games in the month of February.

James' consistency and longevity have been key to his success, allowing him to defy Father Time and continue to push the records he's already set even higher for future generations to chase. He currently ranks first in total field goals made (18,282), second in total free throws made (10,414) behind only Karl Malone, and fifth in total 3-pointers made behind Steph Curry, James Harden, Ray Allen, and Klay Thompson. The Lakers, James' current team, are on a five-game win streak and have a league-best 17-4 record since January 15, putting them in a strong position to earn a guaranteed playoff spot.

As James approaches the 50,000 total points milestone, he has a number of games left in the regular season, as well as a likely playoff run, to continue to add to his career totals. The possibility of him playing 23 seasons in the NBA, a feat that has never been achieved before, is also on the horizon. James' career has already been filled with unprecedented moments, and reaching the 50,000 total point mark would be another historic achievement. Some of his notable statistics include:

• 49,982 total points scored
• 18,282 total field goals made
• 10,414 total free throws made
• 24.9 points per game average this season

The Los Angeles Lakers' upcoming game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night could be the stage for James to reach the 50,000 total points milestone. With prop odds released by FanDuel Sportsbook, James has -3500 odds to score at least 15 points, -520 odds to record at least 20 points and reach 50,000, and -170 odds to score 25 or more points. As the NBA community waits with bated breath for James to achieve this historic milestone, it's clear that his consistency and dedication to the sport have been the driving forces behind his success.

As the basketball world watches James' pursuit of the 50,000 total points milestone, it's a reminder of the incredible career he's had and the lasting impact he's had on the sport. With his impressive statistics and numerous accolades, James is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history. As he continues to add to his legacy, fans and pundits alike will be eagerly anticipating his next move, and the possibility of him reaching even more unprecedented milestones in the future.