02/03/2024 23:15hs.
In the world of basketball, there are names that resonate throughout history, marking eras and redefining the game. And, among these surnames, there is one that stands out as a true legend: LeBron James. It sounds strange to give him that status, since he is not a retired player, but the levels that he has been demonstrating on the court in the NBA position him among the best of all time.
With his imminent achievement of reach 40,000 points in the American league in the game against Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers figure registered a new mark in his career, taking his legacy to a new level. From his beginnings in Akron, Ohio, to becoming a global superstar, Olé reviews the King James stats.
LeBron James, 40,000 points in the NBA. (Luciano Canet)
A brand that he achieved in three franchises
LeBron passed 40,000 points and did so in three franchises, where he won four rings: he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers for two periods (2003-2010, 2014-2018), the Miami Heat (2011-2014) and the Los Angeles Lakers (2018-present). .
On October 29, 2003 he debuted with number 23 for the Cavaliers (same number used by Michael Jordan, whom LeBron considers his idol) and recorded his first scores in the NBA. That day he finished the game with 25 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 recoveries. He achieved all of this when he was barely 18 years old, showing his talent from a very young age.
LeBron in his first season with the Cavaliers.
Today, at 39, James can say that The franchise that scored the most points against is the Milwaukee Buckswith a total of 1,751 so many. In second place are the Indiana Pacers, who suffered 1,743 GOAT scores, and the Chicago Bulls close the podium, with 1,709. Meanwhile, the team he scored the least against was the Cleveland Cavaliers, his first club, against whom he registered 580.
The season in which he scored the most points was in the 2005-2006, when it ended with 2478. On the other hand, the game in which he recorded the most points was on March 3, 2014 against the Charlotte Bobcats, when he finished the game with a total of 61.
LeBron’s averages
If we count the entire career of the American star, His average points per game is 27.2. Now, if we start to review how much he registered with each of his teams, we are left with the following: 27.2 with Cleveland, 26.9 in Miami and 27.4 with the Lakers.
LeBron had his lowest average with the Miami Heat, but he was still very good.
The season in which he recorded the most scores per game was in the 2007-2008, with an average of 30.
Records in the NBA
There really are so many that they seem countless, but, if we base ourselves purely and exclusively on what has to do with scoring, we are talking about the highest scoring player in history. And on February 7 of last year, He became the NBA’s top scorerafter surpassing the 38,387 points that the legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has.
LeBron is already the leading scorer in league history. (REUTER)
The Lakers forward has an enormous talent, possibly the best or one of the best of all time along with Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, and much more valuable if we think about the age at which he is achieving these things. Total, LeBron played 10 finals for the ring and won four fours: 2011-12, 2012-13, 2015-16 and 2019-20.
2024-03-03 02:15:59
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