At some point soon -- likely sometime next week -- LeBron James will sink one of the most historic field goals or free throws in NBA history. As that shot falls through the goal, the 38-year-old superstar will surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the league's all-time leading scorer.
It's a remarkable feat brought to you by an incredible blend of scoring talent and sustainability that we haven't seen in pro basketball since Abdul-Jabbar, who was one of the league's best players for nearly two decades.
James was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 draft, and over his 20 seasons in the NBA, he has both improved and evolved as a scorer, and his shot charts tell the story of how the teenager who came into the league without a reliable jump shot will end up scoring more points than anyone who has ever set foot on an NBA court.