LeBron James - The countdown pt 2. Road to 40,000

[Cubbies2120]

LeBron's total points number has nothing to do with Kareem's total point number. Apples and oranges. LeBron entered the league 3 years earlier.
This is like celebrating someone breaking the 3pt percentage record after making the 3pt line closer to the basket.

LeBron averages more ppg than Kareem for his career...so those "three extra seasons" don't matter. He's going to do it in less games than Kareem.

Kareem was always more of a team player. Reason why he won more.

I'd argue the other guy in the top 5 all-time lists may also have contributed to that.

[Knightfall]

And with a 21 point performance, Bron moves closer to the record now just 886 points shy of passing Kareem.

1. Kareem - 38,387
2. LeBron - 37,501

37. Thorpe - 10,370
38. LeBron - 10,364

9. Olajuwon - 2162
10. LeBron - 2156

Next game. Tonight @Toronto 7:30 ps est.

[Knightfall]

On a side note, Bron only needs 6 rebounds to pass Otis Thorpe on the all time list for 37th place. Along with 6 steals to pass Olajuwon for 9th all time in steals.

[alevirfe]

crazy that LeBron's actually made it here after this has been a talking point for years & years

yes it seems obvious he'll hit it now, but even just a few years back it was still up for debate

no one will come close to besting this record again. to average over 27 points over the span of 20 years is insane, not to mention
LeBron played an average of 70 games each year

this new generation of players are just not built like that. Kawhi is a good/extreme example of where the league is trending: 12 seasons in, averaging 19 points, but only played an average of 48 games (granted, injuries)

even players like Westbrook & Harden who at their peaks were notorious iron men:
Westbrook: 15 seasons averaging 22 points with an average of 70 games played
Harden: 14 seasons averaging 25 points with an average of 68 games played

the longevity + high level of play is really unparalleled, especially considering Bron was always on competing teams throughout his career as well

[Knightfall]

DNP tonight. Hopefully he plays in Philly Friday night. Me amd my brother will be at that game. He's never seen Bron play in person. This would be my 4th time however haven't seen him since his first run in Cleveland.

Next game Friday @ Philly 7:30 pm

[Knightfall]

And with a 23 point night against the Sixers the number gets closer. Boe just 863 points left to go before the record is set.

Kareem - 38,387
LeBron - 37,524

And just 3 rebounds away from passing Otis Thorpe.

37.Thorpe - 10,370
38.LeBron - 10,368

[mediocrityrules]

It's inevitable, considering he's attempting more fg's per game than any other time in his career other than 3 other seasons (including last year). He's really upped his shooting volume the last 2 years to make sure he gets there (even though he's shooting at his worst fg% of any year other than his rookie year at just 46%).

[Knightfall]

And with 5 rebounds Lebron passes Thorpe for 37th all time in rebounds. Add on another 35 points to his total also making him now 828 points shy of the record.

Kareem - 38,387
LeBron - 37,559

Next game Dec 13th vs Celtics 10 est.

[Knightfall]

After a big night with 33 points LeBron is now 795 points away from passing Kareems record.


Kareem - 38,387
Lebron- 37,592

Next game Dec 18th vs Denver 10pm est.

He is now also 1 steal away from passing Olajuwon for 9th all time in steals.

9. Olajuwon - 2,162
10. LeBron - 2,161

[Knightfall]

After dropping 30 vs the Nuggets and 33 vs the Wizards and a DNP vs the Suns, Lebron moves closer to the all time points record. LeBron is now 732 points shy of Kareem.

Next game Weds. Dec 21 @Sacramento Kings. 10pm est.

1. Kareem - 38,387
2. LeBron - 37,665

Passed Olajuwon to move to 9th in steals all time. Now is 44 behind Clyde Drexler for 8th all time in steals.

8. Drexler - 2,207
9. LeBron - 2,163
10. Olajuwon - 2,162

[JujitsuFlip]

The longevity + high level of play is really unparalleled, especially considering Bron was always on competing teams throughout his career as well

That personally is why I think he's the GOAT.

Was his peak the highest ever seen? No, I don't think so but just the longevity and consistency to keep doing it.

He didn't quit to play baseball or quit to play golf or quit to run a team/shoe brand, the guy just stuck with playing basketball.

[Knightfall]

And with a 31 point performance Lebron move closer to the record. Now just 701 points away.

Kareem - 38,387
LeBron - 37, 686

Next game - Fri December 23rd vs Charlotte Hornets 10:30 est

[Knightfall]

Funny this countdown staryedbat 1402 and were already halfway there at 701 in what really didnt seem like that many games played.

[Sofia]

Could be about 25 games away from seeing one of the unbreakable records. Crazy.

[Knightfall]

With 72 points in 2 games, a 34 point game against the Hornets and a 38 point game against the Mavs, Lebron now moves closer to the top spot in the all-time list, now just 629 points away from 1st.

Next game Tues Dec. 27th at Orlando 7:00 pm est.

Kareem - 38,387
LeBron - 37,758

[zimpy27]

February seems like the month.

If he does it on February 3 against the Pels then it will be 2/3/23.. that would be awesome..

It's 21 games from now. Needs to average 30ppg for next 21 games.

[AussieCeltic]

February seems like the month.

If he does it on February 3 against the Pels then it will be 2/3/23..

Pelicans fans will love the Lakers.

Gifting them Wemby and being able to witness the all time points record be broken in their building. Amazing

[zimpy27]

February seems like the month.

If he does it on February 3 against the Pels then it will be 2/3/23..

Pelicans fans will love the Lakers.

Gifting them Wemby and being able to witness the all time points record be broken in their building. Amazing

The GOAT gives to all

[Knightfall]

And with a 28 point performance Lebron now moves to just 601 points away from the record. Just 3 games he tallied 100.

Next game - Weds Dec 28th @ Miami Heat. 7:30 est.

Will he play or sit?

Kareem - 38,387
LeBron - 37,786

[Knightfall]

Lebron drops 27 tonight against the Heat. Making him just 574 points away from the record now.

Kareem - 38,387
Lebron - 37,813

Next game Fri Dec 30th @ Atlanta 7:30 est. NBATV