Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the all-time leader in field goals made in NBA history, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, according to a March 8 announcement. The milestone was reached during the Lakers’ game against the Denver Nuggets, where James needed only three more field goals to break the record.
This achievement adds to James’s long list of accolades over his nearly 23-year career. He previously surpassed Abdul-Jabbar as the league’s all-time scoring leader in 2023. Despite not considering scoring his primary skill, James now leads two of the most significant scoring records in NBA history.
Former Lakers player Magic Johnson publicly congratulated James for this accomplishment. “I want to congratulate Lakers legend and superstar LeBron James on becoming the all-time leader for field goals made in NBA history – passing my Showtime Lakers teammate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar!” Johnson said on social media.
Although James reached this milestone, the Lakers lost their game against Denver, repeating a pattern seen when he broke previous records. Despite his age of 41, James continues to perform at a high level and shows no signs of slowing down. His future with Los Angeles remains uncertain, but breaking multiple records while wearing a Lakers jersey is considered significant by many observers.
Denver Nuggets player Nikola Jokic also praised James after witnessing him break another record. Jokic acknowledged what James has accomplished in his 23rd season and described him as “legendary.” As James continues his career, further record-breaking achievements are anticipated.