On December 14, 2021, NBA fans worldwide were spellbound as they watched Stephen Curry do the unthinkable and overtake Ray Allen’s record for all-time career three-pointers. As impressive as Curry’s feat was, he’s not the only player who could shatter NBA records this season. Lakers superstar Lebron James is chasing several records of his own, and if he remains healthy, we may witness more impressive records broken this season.
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All-Time Scoring
When it comes to NBA records, few come with more prestige than the record for most career points. With 38,387 career points, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds the record. Karl Malone isn’t far behind with 36,928. Lebron is quickly closing in on the records these superstars have set. He’s only 1068 points away from surpassing Malone and 2527 points from catching Abdul-Jabbar. NBA analysts predict Lebron will pass Abdul-Jabbar’s record as soon as the 2022-2023 season. However, he’s got a good shot at passing Malone this season. Lebron’s highest-scoring season was 2005-2006 with the Cleveland Cavaliers when he scored 2478. If he scores just half that during this season, he’ll pass Malone, setting himself up to become the NBA’s highest scorer ever in the near term.
Games Played
Depending on how many games he plays this season, Lebron could break into the top ten players with the most games played. At 36 years old, Lebron has played in 1329 games in his 19 season NBA career, making him a veteran player. The current season hasn’t reached the halfway mark, and Lebron has already passed Jamal Crawford and tied Moses Malone for most games played. He’s only a few games away from passing Gary Payton (1335), Paul Pierce (1343), Kobe Bryant (1346), and Clifford Robinson (1380). If Lebron plays at least 70 games this season, he’ll pass all of them and tie Robinson. If he manages to play 80 games this year, he’ll pass Reggie Miller (1389). He’d have to play all 82 games to pass Tim Duncan (1392) and break into the top ten most games played of all time.
Most Field Goals Made
As one of the most consistent scorers in the NBA, it’s no surprise that Lebron is closing in on Karl Malone for the #2 spot for most field goals made in the league’s history. Although Lebron is known for passing the ball and assists, his team’s offense goes through him, giving him plenty of opportunities to score.
10,000 Assist and 10,000 Rebound Club
Lebron is getting closer to becoming a 10,000 assist and 10,000 rebound club member. With the season well underway, Lebron has already recorded 129 assists, averaging about seven assists per game. If he can keep up this pace, he’ll only need 40-45 more games to achieve this feat. When he does, he’ll become only the 7th player in NBA history to reach 10,00 assists.
That’s not the only 10,000 clubs Lebron could join this season. Although not as exclusive as the 10,000 assist club, pulling down 10,000 rebounds during an NBA career is no small achievement. Lebron has already pulled down 125 rebounds this season and is averaging 6.6 per game. If he stays healthy, he’ll have little trouble surpassing the 10,000 rebound mark this season.
Most Triple-Doubles in NBA Playoff History
With the potential to break so many records, all eyes will be on Lebron throughout this NBA season. If the Lakers have a long run in the playoffs this season, there’s a good chance Lebron will make history by scoring the most triple-doubles in NBA playoff history. In 266 appearances in the NBA playoffs, Lebron has had 28 triple-doubles. Magic Johnson is the only player with more. If he doesn’t pass Magic’s record, he’ll likely tie it this season.
