LeBron James Makes History with 39,000 Career Points as Lakers Secure Home-Court Advantage
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James added another milestone to his illustrious career as he became the first player in NBA history to reach 39,000 career points. The 3-pointer that put him over this remarkable mark came during a recent victory against the Utah Jazz.
The Lakers’ win not only added to James’ legacy but also secured home-court advantage for the team in the upcoming tournament quarterfinals. Despite a recent loss to the Dallas Mavericks, James has continued to impress in his 21st season, earning him a spot in the Top 10 contenders for the prestigious MVP award.
What sets James apart this season is his outstanding field-goal percentage, currently sitting at an impressive 57.8%. This percentage not only puts him among the league leaders but would also mark a career-high for the 39-year-old superstar. Furthermore, James has posted career-best marks for effective field goal percentage (65.1%) and true shooting percentage (66.9%).
James has displayed his prowess from beyond the arc and in the paint this season. He is shooting an incredible 41.4% from 3-point range and an impressive 73.3% when finishing in the paint, both of which are the best numbers in his career.
Despite his remarkable achievements, James faces tough competition for the MVP award. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets currently holds the top spot in the 2023-24 Kia Race to the MVP Ladder with his impressive performance. Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks follows closely behind in second place after a strong showing against the Lakers.
Other notable players in contention for the MVP include Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics. However, with his incredible statistics and impact on the Lakers’ success, James cannot be disregarded as a strong contender for the MVP title.
As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see if James can maintain his exceptional form and potentially secure another MVP award to add to his already impressive collection.
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