Lebron and the All-Time Scoring Record

[SpecialQue]

I haven't been following Lebron like a bunch of other people have, but I'd like to know where you think he's going to end up on the all-time scoring list. I've heard that he's reached some scoring milestones earlier than other players, but I don't know if someone was just jerkin' my chain.

[hkfosho]

I haven't been following Lebron like a bunch of other people have, but I'd like to know where you think he's going to end up on the all-time scoring list. I've heard that he's reached some scoring milestones earlier than other players, but I don't know if someone was just jerkin' my chain.

atleast top 5

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

30,000 + @ Best
25,000 @ Worst

[Dave3]

He has just because he started earlier than most players, and despite starting at an early age, he started out strong. Tha's why he was the first to break a bunch of scoring records. Most likely though, he'll start to fall behind in terms of pace because his scoring isn't exceptionally high (and most likely won't be for the remainder of his career) hovering around 26/27 ppg, whereas most of the previous record holders would have multiple seasons of over 30ppg at the age he is now. The exception is Malone, but I doubt LeBron will last that long in the league.

[SinJackal]

He'll be #4 when he retires at minimum unless he gets severely injured.

If he didn't go to Heat, he would've had a strong shot at being #1-2 if he stuck around for awhile like Malone and Jabaar did.

I could see him getting up to #3 and closing in on being #2 if he plays 'til he's like 34-35. He could be #1 if he plays into his late 30's.

[The Choken One]

Top 5 guaranteed...

I think he's got a very good chance of passing Jordan and Wilt to get to the #3 spot. Attempting to surpass KAJ and The Mailman will depend how he evolves his game once his freak athleticism doesn't dominate anymore.

[kaiiu]

doesnt he already have like 16000 + points already. 30,000 for sure

[ashbelly]

doesnt he already have like 16000 + points already. 30,000 for sure

he's the youngest player to reach 15,000

[SinJackal]

he's the youngest player to reach 15,000

Youngest to reach 5,000, 10,000, and 15,000. He'll likely be youngest to reach 20,000 too.

Though, youngest doesn't = "fewest games". Starting at 18 rather than 21-22 like most greats did, makes getting "youngest to get" records a breeze if you're a good player.

[YouCallILose]

He's at 16.6k right now. I say he has about 8 seasons left in the league and will average somewhere around 23 ppg over the course of those 8 seasons. Playing 76~ games per season, he should end up around 30k points disregarding injuries. That will probably be right there with Dirk and Kobe. He has no chance at getting to #1, the only player with a shot is Durant and he would have to play a LONG time

[The Choken One]

He's at 16.6k right now. I say he has about 8 seasons left in the league and will average somewhere around 23 ppg over the course of those 8 seasons. Playing 76~ games per season, he should end up around 30k points disregarding injuries. That will probably be right there with Dirk and Kobe. He has no chance at getting to #1, the only player with a shot is Durant and he would have to play a LONG time

I'd say your post in geniunly accurate. Guess I haven't thought truly how many points 36k and 38k is... anyone know how many points KAJ averaged?

Must of been insane unless he played for a long time.

Yes, to lazy to look anything up.

[hkfosho]

the only player with a shot is Durant and he would have to play a LONG time

LOL

[YouCallILose]

I'd say your post in geniunly accurate. Guess I haven't thought truly how many points 36k and 38k is... anyone know how many points KAJ averaged?

Must of been insane unless he played for a long time.

Yes, to lazy to look anything up.

Kareem averaged 24.6 ppg and played 20 seasons

[YouCallILose]

LOL

youngest scoring champion in history and it's likely he will average 30 a game for the next decade. you're an idiot

[hkfosho]

youngest scoring champion in history and it's likely he will average 30 a game for the next decade. you're an idiot

LOL x2