James surpassed the mark with a 3-pointer early in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James warms up before an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
During the Lakers vs. Pelicans game, LeBron James' career stats' comparison to the NBA franchise sparked mixed reaction on social media.
Yesterday marked LeBron James' 50,000-point milestone—with an assist from Luka Dončić and a three-point shot! Post-game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers' head coach JJ Redick troll
DeMarcus Cousins weighed in on LeBron James' angry reaction on Stephen A. Smith, pointing out what he saw as a double standard.
The 40-year-old Lakers star has willingly stepped back from being the primary playmaker; however, the new dynamic with Luka has opponents scrambling.