Most points scored in an NBA career
- Who
- LeBron James
- What
- 38,652 total number
- Where
- Not Applicable
- When
- 07 February 2023
The most points scored in an NBA career is 38,652, achieved by LeBron James (USA) while playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers (all USA) since 2003. James, who surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 38,387 points - which had stood for over 30 years – with a 38 point haul playing for the Lakers against Oklahoma City Thunder at the Crypto.com arena, on 7 February 2023, achieved the record in 1,410 games, 150 less than Abdul-Jabbar.