LeBron James has made history once again by surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for the most made field goals in NBA history. During a game against the Denver Nuggets, James scored his career’s 15,838th field goal, solidifying his place at the top of this significant statistical category.
Historic Milestones in LeBron James’s Career
On March 5, 2026, LeBron achieved this remarkable feat with a turnaround jumper over Zeke Nnaji, a forward for the Nuggets. This achievement adds to an already illustrious career that saw him break the all-time scoring record on February 7, 2023.
- Current Career Points: Over 43,000
- Previous Record Holder for Field Goals: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- James’s 15,838th Field Goal: Made on March 5, 2026
- All-Time Points Record: Surpassed Abdul-Jabbar with 38,388 points
LeBron’s Continued Dominance
James continues to add to his legacy. Earlier in the 2025-2026 season, he moved into fifth place on the Lakers’ all-time assists list by surpassing Michael Cooper. He also became only the second player in the franchise’s history, alongside Kobe Bryant, to make 1,000 three-pointers.
The next significant record on the horizon for James is Robert Parish’s mark of 1,611 games played. Currently, James sits at 1,606 games, making him the second all-time in games played. If he continues to compete at this pace, he may reach this milestone on March 16 against the Houston Rockets.
Coaching Insights
Lakers coach JJ Redick expressed admiration for both LeBron James and Bruce Springsteen, highlighting the youthful energy present in their work. Redick praised the evolution of Springsteen’s music, drawing parallels to LeBron’s ongoing contributions to basketball.
As James sets these new records, the basketball community eagerly anticipates what future milestones he will achieve. His legacy grows not just through numbers, but also through his enduring influence on the game.
