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LeBron James becomes first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points

LeBron James is already the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. But on Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers star set a new scoring milestone.

James, during the Lakers’ matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night, officially scored his 50,000th point between the regular season and the playoffs.

James didn't waste much time hitting the mark, which he came painfully short of hitting on Sunday night. Midway through the first quarter, James drilled a perfect 3-pointer from the wing.

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Counting regular season & playoffs.