Lebron James has already been overcome Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to transform into all-time leading scorer in the NBA but the King does not intend to rest on his laurels and will continue to collect points to stretch his lead. Until when exactly? It is impossible to know at this point, although all indications point to the fact that in the short term, we will continue to see LeBron active.
How far can James go with his personal scoring record? Here are some views with different scenarios for the continuation of his career.
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How many points will LeBron James finish his career with?
making a projection of it 60 matches per season with an average of 25 per meetingJames would get over it 40,000 goals playing just one extra season. That is, playing at least until 2023-2024, aged 39 years. There it would be around 40,638 points.
If he plays three more seasons, he’d be close 43,000 points. With five more seasons, he would surpass it 46,000 points. While if he extends his career for seven seasons, until he is 45, he would be at the door of an unimaginable number: 50,000 points.
During this campaign, Dennis SchroederJames’ teammate on the Lakers, was asked how long he thought he was going to play the King and the German’s answer surprised him:I asked him how much longer he wanted to play and He answered me between five and seven seasons. He will be 38 now, he will play until he is 45“.
Will LeBron James be around for a while in the NBA?
| seasons | Age | point projection |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (retired in 2024) | 39 | 40,638 |
| 3 (retired in 2026) | 41 | 43,638 |
| 5 (retired in 2028) | 43 | 46,638 |
| 7 (retired in 2030) | Four five | 49,638 |
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