20 LeBron James Career Scoring Highlights
The Miami Heat’s game against the Golden State Warriors (Jan. 16) marked another milestone for the team's phenom LeBron James -- he became the youngest NBA player to score 20,000 career points. While swimming amid tons of backlash, not to mention jabs at his hairline, King James has mastered many records throughout his eight-year NBA career, solidifying him as one of the top athletes in sports history. VIBE counts down 20 of Bron's top scoring moments.
1. Who Is This Guy?
In his first career game as a Cleveland Cavalier, James racked up 25 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals, adding to the hype that surrounded his name.
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In his first career game as a Cleveland Cavalier, James racked up 25 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals, adding to the hype that surrounded his name.
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2. The Show Must Go On
In a game against the Toronto Raptors, LBJ scored 56 points, despite the team’s loss.
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In a game against the Toronto Raptors, LBJ scored 56 points, despite the team’s loss.
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3. First Time For Everything
In his first playoff game against the Washington Wizards, he scored his first triple-double, adding 32 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to his stat sheet.
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In his first playoff game against the Washington Wizards, he scored his first triple-double, adding 32 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to his stat sheet.
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4. Youngest In The Game
Matching up against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 19, 2005, James recorded 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, garnering him the title of the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, the Bleacher Report posted.
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Matching up against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 19, 2005, James recorded 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, garnering him the title of the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, the Bleacher Report posted.
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5. Sweet 2006
He won the MVP award at the NBA All-Star game with 29 points, 2 assists and 6 rebounds.
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He won the MVP award at the NBA All-Star game with 29 points, 2 assists and 6 rebounds.
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6. Game 5 Do Or Die
A playoff career-high of 48 points made LeBron James the talk of the night that May 31, 2007 playoff game against the Detroit Pistons.
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A playoff career-high of 48 points made LeBron James the talk of the night that May 31, 2007 playoff game against the Detroit Pistons.
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7. 10,000 Buckets And Running
Against the Boston Celtics on February 27, 2007, King James recorded his 10,000th point.
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Against the Boston Celtics on February 27, 2007, King James recorded his 10,000th point.
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8. But the 2008-09 Season Is Even Sweeter
LeBron added another MVP award to his trophy case after successful season averages of 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists. In addition, LeBron scored 32-points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists against the Washington Wizards.
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LeBron added another MVP award to his trophy case after successful season averages of 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists. In addition, LeBron scored 32-points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists against the Washington Wizards.
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9. Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The February 20, 2009 game against the Bucks alleviated LeBron’s STATus as he gathered 55 points for a season high.
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The February 20, 2009 game against the Bucks alleviated LeBron’s STATus as he gathered 55 points for a season high.
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10. 2,000th Mark
Since his arrival on the hardwood, James met the 2,000th points mark in seven consecutive seasons, 2004-2011.
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Since his arrival on the hardwood, James met the 2,000th points mark in seven consecutive seasons, 2004-2011.
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11. Magic Happens
With a season high of 51 points, against the Orlando Magic on February 3, 2011, no wonder James was on his way to the 20,000 mark.
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With a season high of 51 points, against the Orlando Magic on February 3, 2011, no wonder James was on his way to the 20,000 mark.
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12. Taking The Talents To South Beach
Since his arrival to the Miami Heat, LeBron showed spectators what he is truly made of and scored 45 points in 2012's game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics.
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Since his arrival to the Miami Heat, LeBron showed spectators what he is truly made of and scored 45 points in 2012's game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics.
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13. Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat
One of his more electrifying playoff games, LeBron scored 40 points, recorded 18 boards and 9 assists in 2012’s game 4 against the Indiana Pacers.
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One of his more electrifying playoff games, LeBron scored 40 points, recorded 18 boards and 9 assists in 2012’s game 4 against the Indiana Pacers.
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14. Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat
The 6’8 player scored 41 points, grabbed 6 boards and 4 assists against the 76ers April 3, 2012 (let’s add in his 3 steals and one block).
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The 6’8 player scored 41 points, grabbed 6 boards and 4 assists against the 76ers April 3, 2012 (let’s add in his 3 steals and one block).
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15.No Days Off
At the end of the 2011-12 season, James recorded a career high 419 consecutive games, dating back to 2007. Hard work does pay off.
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At the end of the 2011-12 season, James recorded a career high 419 consecutive games, dating back to 2007. Hard work does pay off.
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16. All Star Indeed
After starting in eight All-Star Games, he averaged 25.9 points, 7 rebounds and 6.1 assists.
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After starting in eight All-Star Games, he averaged 25.9 points, 7 rebounds and 6.1 assists.
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17.And the Numbers Keep Rolling
Eighty-nine was the magic number for the 2006-2011 seasons for James in consecutive postseason games scoring in double figures, the NBA reported. Since then, nothing has changed but the jersey.
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Eighty-nine was the magic number for the 2006-2011 seasons for James in consecutive postseason games scoring in double figures, the NBA reported. Since then, nothing has changed but the jersey.
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18. Double the Trouble
After the 2011-12 season LeBron put up 23 double-doubles but celebration came after the…
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After the 2011-12 season LeBron put up 23 double-doubles but celebration came after the…
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19. Championship!
James finally won his first NBA Championship in 2012 and brought along with him a stunning season of averages: 27.1 points, 7.9assists and 6.3 rebounds, including the coveted MVP award.
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James finally won his first NBA Championship in 2012 and brought along with him a stunning season of averages: 27.1 points, 7.9assists and 6.3 rebounds, including the coveted MVP award.
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20. 20,000 and Counting
The Miami Heat star athlete continues to etch his name on NBA history, not to mention his 5,000th assist was hit that night as well.
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The Miami Heat star athlete continues to etch his name on NBA history, not to mention his 5,000th assist was hit that night as well.
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