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When will Lebron be all-time NBA scorer?

It’s considered one of the most important all-time NBA records that very few players will reach in their careers and LeBron James could soon break it.

We’re of course speaking of the hallowed NBA all-time scoring record.

After almost 1400 games, the Lakers forward is on course to break the hallowed record held by the NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 09: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) spins on LA Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) during the NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers on November 09, 2022, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. (Credit Image: © Jevone Moore/Icon SMI via ZUMA Press)

How many points exactly?

Abdul-Jabbar’s record before retirement was 38,387. James is 364 points behind the record and if he maintains his current scoring average, he could indeed beat it in approximately 16 games. These are just the next five coming up:

Jan. 16: vs. Houston Rockets

Jan. 18: vs. Sacramento Kings

Jan. 20: vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Jan. 22: at Portland Trail Blazers

Jan. 24: vs. LA Clippers

November 9, 2022, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (33) during an NBA basketball game Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in Los Angeles. (Credit Image: © Ringo Chiu/ZUMA Press Wire)

When could the record be broken?

When we can project to see the record broken should be around these fixtured games:

Feb. 4: at New Orleans Pelicans

Feb. 7: vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Feb. 9: vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Feb. 11: at Golden State Warriors

Feb. 13: at Portland Trail Blazers

October 20, 2022, Los Angeles, California, USA: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers wins a rebound from Ivica Zubac #40 of the LA Clippers during their NBA game on Thursday October 20, 2022 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Lakers lose to Clippers, 97-103. JAVIER ROJAS/PI (Credit Image: © Prensa Internacional via ZUMA Press Wire)

By how many points per game?

It’s crucial that in order for James to hit that record he’s going to have to maintain a points-scoring average of 27.2 points per game.

No pressure huh. Well, if his last five games are anything to go by, it shouldn’t be a huge problem. Check out how he’s been performing in the last five:

Jan. 15: 76ers 113, Lakers 112 | 35 points

Jan. 12: Mavericks 119, Lakers 115 (2OT) | 24 points

Jan. 8: Lakers 136, Kings 134 | 37 points

Jan. 7: Lakers 130, Hawks 114 | 25 points

Jan. 2: Lakers 121, Hornets 115 | 43 points

February 27, 2022, Los Angeles, California, USA: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers is looking to pass the ball as CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans plays defense during their NBA game on Sunday February 27, 2022 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Lakers lose to Pelicans, 95-123. ARIANA RUIZ/PI (Credit Image: © Prensa Internacional via ZUMA Press Wire)

Tell me more about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

The distinguished career of the Lakers Center is considerable, from a 6 time NBA Most Valuable Player winner to the 15 times he played for the All-NBA team, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s mark on NBA history is permanent.

Abdul-Jabbar managed to rack up the biggest career-points record of any NBA player; 38,387. That’s accumulated in his 20 years with the NBA.

Breaking that down; it’s 1,560 games, 57,446 minutes played, 15,837 field goals made with 28,307 attempts and an impressive field goal percentage of 55.9%.

October 20, 2022, Los Angeles, California, USA: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers watches a replay during their NBA game against the LA Clippers on Thursday October 20, 2022 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Lakers lose to Clippers, 97-103. JAVIER ROJAS/PI (Credit Image: © Prensa Internacional via ZUMA Press Wire)

One of his biggest points scores was during the Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics game in December 1971, where he racked up 55 points.

His all-time NBA points record is not permanent and we should see around mid-February when James breaks it.

Do you think James will break it sooner than 16 games?

Posted on: 16 Jan 2023