In a home game for the National Basketball Association (NBA) against the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers leader LeBron James scored 17 points, guiding the Lakers to a 108-102 victory.
This performance leaves the 40-year-old American basketball player just one step away from a historic milestone in NBA history. Over his career, including both the regular season and playoffs, LeBron has earned a total of 49,999 points.
At 40 years and 62 days old, LeBron is currently the oldest player in the league. The Lakers will next play at home on March 5 against the New Orleans Pelicans.
