LeBron Breaks FGM Record
LeBron James just surpassed the all-time field goals made record, with Nikola Jokic paying respect to The King in a classy moment shared by the NBA. Tonight's slate features 7 games, highlighted by ESPN's doubleheader: Mavericks at Celtics (7pm ET) and Clippers at Spurs (9:30pm ET).
With his latest record, LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 15,837 career field goals, a mark that stood for nearly four decades. The record-breaking basket was a turnaround fadeaway jumper in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets. The historic moment occurred during the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-113 loss to the Nuggets. James finished the game with 16 points, adding to his new record. This field goal record is another addition to James's extensive list of all-time achievements, including being the NBA's all-time leading scorer, a record he also took from Abdul-Jabbar in 2023. He also holds the records for most playoff points, All-Star selections, and All-NBA selections. At 41 years old and in his 23rd NBA season, James's longevity is a key factor in his ability to capture these cumulative records. He is the first player in NBA history to reach the milestones of 30,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 10,000 assists. In the night's other highlighted matchups, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks, and the San Antonio Spurs secured a win against the Los Angeles Clippers.
