Will LeBron get all time scoring record?
As it currently stands, LeBron is 3,020 points behind Kareem in first place….How soon could LeBron James pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for top spot on the all-time scorers list?
| Points | |
|---|---|
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (MIL, LAL) | 38,387 |
| Karl Malone (UTA, LAL) | 36,928 |
| LeBron James (CLE, MIA, LAL) | 35,367 |
| Kobe Bryant (LAL) | 33,643 |
How many points does LeBron need to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record?
Entering his 19th season, a newly motivated James is 3,020 points behind Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time record. He would have to average 36.9 points per game and play in all 82 games to pass him this season.
Can LeBron pass Karl Malone?
And he’s in range to pass his body double for No. 2 on the all-time scoring list this season. James enters this season 1,561 points behind Malone….All-time scoring: LeBron closing in on No. 2.
| Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Karl Malone | 36,928 |
| LeBron James | 35,367 |
| Kobe Bryant | 33,643 |
| Michael Jordan | 32,292 |
How many points does LeBron need to pass Karl Malone?
James comes into the season with 12,903 made field goals, putting him in third behind Malone and Abdul-Jabbar. He would need 625 makes to pass Malone, which is doable considering he had 643 in 2019-20, but is still a ways away from Abdul-Jabbar, who has 2,934 more made field goals than James.
How long will it take LeBron to pass Kareem?
If James were to average at least 25 points over the next two seasons, he would pass Abdul-Jabbar sometime during the 2022-23 season, taking about 120 games to do so. If James keeps that same average this season, he would move past Malone around the 62nd game.
How many points LeBron need to surpass Karl Malone?
Who has the most LeBron assisted?
Unsurprisingly, Zydrunas Ilgauskas has been the recipient of a LeBron James assist more than any other player with 785.
Did LeBron pass Karl Malone in points?
James enters this season 1,561 points behind Malone….All-time scoring: LeBron closing in on No. 2.
| Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 38,387 |
| Karl Malone | 36,928 |
| LeBron James | 35,367 |
| Kobe Bryant | 33,643 |
What was LeBron’s best year?
The 2011-12 campaign was James’ best full season to date. He won the MVP award for a third time. His PER at 30.80 was again a league best. This time, however, it was an astounding 3.71 points better than Chris Paul, the NBA’s next most efficient player after James.
