The NBA has witnessed countless historic moments over the decades, but Thursday night delivered another reminder that LeBron James is rewriting the record books in ways fans may never see again.
During the Los Angeles Lakers matchup against the Denver Nuggets, LeBron drilled a turnaround jumper late in the first quarter that officially put him alone atop another all-time list. With that basket, the 21-year veteran recorded his 15,838th career field goal, passing Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most made field goals in NBA history.
The shot itself looked routine — a baseline turnaround over Denver forward Zeke Nnaji — but the significance was massive. One flick of LeBron’s wrist turned decades of NBA history on its head.
Another Legendary Milestone
Breaking Kareem’s record is especially symbolic given the connection between the two icons. Abdul-Jabbar held the mark for decades while dominating the league with the unstoppable skyhook, and he also held the all-time scoring record until LeBron passed him in 2023.
Now, years later, LeBron has surpassed him again — this time in total made shots.
It’s a reminder that LeBron’s greatness isn’t just about scoring titles or highlight dunks. It’s about longevity and consistency across more than two decades in the NBA. From Cleveland to Miami and now Los Angeles, the four-time champion has spent 20+ seasons producing at an elite level.
And somehow, he’s still doing it.
A Record Night — But a Tough Ending
While the milestone will dominate headlines, the night itself was far from perfect for the Lakers.
Denver ultimately won the game 120-113, spoiling what otherwise could have been a celebratory evening in Los Angeles’ locker room.
To make matters worse, LeBron’s night ended with a scare. Late in the fourth quarter he fell hard while driving to the basket and left the game with an elbow injury, leaving fans wondering if the historic moment might also come with concern for the Lakers’ playoff push.
Even so, the record itself remains monumental.
The King Keeps Adding to the Legacy
What makes this achievement even more incredible is the stage of LeBron’s career. Most players are long retired by the time they reach their 20th season. LeBron, meanwhile, continues stacking records that once seemed untouchable.
He already holds the NBA’s all-time scoring record and ranks near the top in countless other categories — assists, minutes played, playoff points, and more.
Now, with the most made field goals in NBA history, the King has added yet another chapter to a legacy that may never be matched.
And the wildest part?
He’s not done yet.
Every basket LeBron scores from this point forward doesn’t just help the Lakers — it pushes a historic record even further out of reach for the next generation of NBA stars.
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