LeBron James had scored more points than anyone in NBA history before Saturday’s game with Denver, but a major statistical milestone provided another chance to reflect on his longevity — a left-handed layup against the Nuggets in the second quarter giving him 40,000 career points.
James entered the game needing nine points to reach the mark.
“No one has ever done it. And for me to be in this position at this point and time in my career, I think it’s pretty cool,” James said Thursday. “Does it sit at the top of the things I’ve done in my career?