LeBron James becoming the first NBA player to reach 50,000 career points was meaningful because it created another way to appreciate his sustained excellence.

LeBron James may never be able to settle the eternal debate over whether he deserves to be recognized as the greatest basketball player in history ahead of Michael Jordan.

LeBron James made more history in the Los Angeles Lakers ' Tuesday night win over the New Orleans Pelicans, as he became the first player to score 50,000 career points. After the game, James' latest achievement drew a strong reaction from head coach JJ Redick.

LeBron James made more wild NBA history Tuesday night as he became the only player to score over 50,000 combined regular season and postseason points in his career. The 40-year-old accomplished that feat while scoring a game-high 34 points in the Lakers' 136-115 victory at home over the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-102 to win their rivalry matchup for the second time in three days.

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points on Tuesday, extending his lead as the league's all-time record scorer by reaching a milestone tally