Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James added another historic achievement to his legendary career on Thursday, becoming the NBA's all-time leader in career field goals made. The 41-year-old surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 15,837 with a first-quarter fadeaway against the Denver Nuggets.
However, the celebratory night was marred by an elbow injury for James in the fourth quarter and a 120-113 loss for the Lakers, snapping their three-game win streak. James returned briefly after the injury but missed the game's final possessions due to discomfort.
James finished the game with 16 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals, bringing his career field goal total to 15,842. This marks another major record where James has overtaken Abdul-Jabbar, having previously passed him in points scored, minutes played, and field goals attempted.
The four-time NBA champion and 22-time All-Star shows no immediate signs of retirement, averaging 21.6 points this season. His unparalleled longevity continues to redefine greatness, with the record for most games played likely within reach before his contract ends in 2026.