LeBron James Makes More Baskets Than Anyone in NBA History
At 41 years old, LeBron James just became the player who has made more shots than anyone in NBA history. The Lakers star passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record with his 15,838th career field goal during a game against Denver.
LeBron James keeps rewriting what's possible in professional basketball, and his latest achievement proves that age is truly just a number.
The Los Angeles Lakers superstar sank a turnaround baseline jumper Thursday night to secure his 15,838th career field goal, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most made baskets in NBA history. The record-breaking shot came with just 12.3 seconds left in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets.
James already holds the crown for most points scored in NBA history, breaking that same record held by Abdul-Jabbar back in February 2023. Since then, he's pushed his career total past 43,000 points and shows no signs of slowing down at age 41.
"LeBron's greatest hits, he just keeps adding to them," Lakers coach JJ Redick said, comparing James to legendary musician Bruce Springsteen. "He just plays and plays and plays, and the greatest hits are just... he's got a hell of a catalog."
The milestone adds another entry to an already remarkable season for James. Earlier this year, he passed Michael Cooper for fifth place on the Lakers' all-time assists list and joined Kobe Bryant as only the second Laker to hit 1,000 three-pointers.
Why This Inspires
What makes this achievement so special isn't just the number itself. It's watching someone who started his professional career as a teenager in 2003 still competing at the highest level more than two decades later.
James finished Thursday's game shooting an efficient 7-of-11 from the field, proving that his success comes from skill and preparation, not just longevity. Every basket in that record-breaking total represents hours of practice, dedication to his craft, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
His next major milestone is within reach too. James needs just five more games to pass Robert Parish's record of 1,611 career games played, which could happen as soon as March 16 against Houston.
For young athletes everywhere, James offers a powerful message: greatness isn't just about talent or one spectacular moment, but about showing up consistently and pushing yourself to improve year after year.
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Based on reporting by ESPN
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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