LeBron James made history on Saturday night, becoming the first player in NBA history to reach the milestone of 40,000 career points. In his remarkable 21st NBA season, James achieved this feat during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Denver Nuggets.

With 10:39 remaining in the second quarter, James drove past Michael Porter Jr. and scored a layup, securing the historic basket. His accomplishment was met with a standing ovation from the crowd, and coach Darvin Ham congratulated him with a pat on the chest. An in-arena video presentation celebrated the moment, with James lifting the ball triumphantly over his head.James had previously surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s career scoring record of 38,387 points on February 7, 2023, against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His journey to 40,000 points reflects his enduring commitment to excellence and self-care, as acknowledged by Coach Ham, who marveled at James’ dedication to maintaining peak performance.At the age of 39, James holds numerous other records, including the second-most regular-season and the most playoff minutes played in NBA history. He stands alone as the only player to achieve at least 10,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 10,000 assists in his career.Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who previously worked with James during their time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, remаins impressed by James’ ability to maintain his exceptional level of play. Malone emphasized that while the numbers are impressive, it’s James’ sustained greatness and effectiveness on the court that truly inspire awe.