LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 40,000 career points
- LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers made history by becoming the first NBA player to score 40,000 regular-season points against the Denver Nuggets on March 2.
- James received recognition from his coach and the crowd for this achievement, with a standing ovation and a congratulatory pat on the chest.
- Former NBA star Magic Johnson tweeted about the milestone, expressing his excitement for witnessing such a remarkable feat.
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LeBron's 40,000-point club won't see anyone else joining for a long time. Maybe never. Here's why.
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Lakers Lose To Nuggets Despite LeBron James' 40,000-Point Milestone
(CTN News) – It was a bittersweet night for LeBron James, as the Lakers lost 124-114 to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday in their home opener. When the Lakers (33-29) led for most of Saturday, it looked like James’ milestone was going to come in a victory. Despite that, the Nuggets (42-19) dominated the fourth […]
LeBron James Tops 40,000 Points Mark, Extending His NBA Scoring Record
LeBron James became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 regular season points on Saturday night, extending his league career scoring mark during the Lakers 124-114 loss to the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com arena. James passed the mark with a driving left hand layup early in the second quarter. There was no stop in play, but the mark was acknowledged during an ensuing timeout with a video tribute. The night began with James needing nine po…
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