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LeBron vs. Kareem: Top Scorers in NBA History Comparison

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LeBron vs. Kareem: LeBron James is closing in on becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. With just 36 points away from surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James is set to reach a new level of greatness in the league. Abdul-Jabbar has held the record for over 30 years and now, James is poised to overtake him and maintain the top spot for years to come. This latest accomplishment by James serves as a testament to the exceptional careers both he and Abdul-Jabbar have had in the NBA.

LeBron vs. Kareem
LeBron vs. Kareem

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The longevity, skill, and dominance displayed by these two players has solidified their positions as some of the greatest in sports history. James’ journey to the top of the scoring list has been a testament to his hard work, talent, and unrelenting drive to succeed. With this new milestone in sight, the basketball world is eagerly awaiting to see James cement his legacy as one of the greatest to ever play the game.

Contents

  • LeBron vs. Kareem: Their first points
  • LeBron vs. Kareem: Their signature shots
  • LeBron vs. Kareem: Season-by-season breakdown
  • LeBron vs. Kareem: Team-by-team breakdown
  • LeBron vs. Kareem: When they landed at No. 1

LeBron vs. Kareem: Their first points

LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s first NBA points were remarkably similar. Abdul-Jabbar scored his first point with an off-balance, mid-range bank shot, while James marked his first basket with a pull-up jumper from along the baseline.

LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar each opened their NBA careers with makes! #NBAVault

63 points from passing Kareem's all-time scoring record, watch @KingJames close in on history tonight at 6pm/et on ESPN 2. pic.twitter.com/hBcZpgIuGp

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) February 4, 2023

Both players started their careers on a strong note, with Abdul-Jabbar scoring 29 points in a Milwaukee Bucks win over the Detroit Pistons, and James scoring 25 points in a Cleveland Cavaliers loss to the Sacramento Kings. These early performances foreshadowed the illustrious careers both players would have, becoming some of the greatest scorers in the history of the sport.

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LeBron vs. Kareem: Their signature shots

Abdul-Jabbar’s skyhook was an unstoppable weapon that made him the highest scorer in NBA history. He credits his success to this shot and its consistent delivery.

James, although he doesn’t have a move as iconic, believes that his tomahawk dunk in transition will become his signature shot. His teammate Lonnie Walker frequently mentions James’ signature tomahawk dunk and James finds it cool.

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LeBron vs. Kareem: Season-by-season breakdown

Abdul-Jabbar hit the ground running after being selected by the Bucks with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1969 NBA Draft. He led the league in total points in each of his first three seasons (1969-70, 1970-71 and 1971-72).

Those are also the three highest-scoring seasons of Abdul-Jabbar’s career.

SeasonPoints per gameTotal points
1969-7028.82,361
1970-7131.72,596
1971-7234.82,822
1972-7330.22,292
1973-7427.02,191
1974-7530.01,949
1975-7627.72,275
1976-7726.22,152
1977-7825.81,600
1978-7923.81,903
1979-8024.82,034
1980-8126.22,095
1981-8223.91,818
1982-8321.81,722
1983-8421.51,717
1984-8522.01,735
1985-8623.41,846
1986-8717.51,366
1987-8814.61,165
1988-8910.1748
Career24.638,387

After averaging 20.9 points per game as a rookie with the Cavaliers in 2003-04, James has posted at least 25 points per game in every other season of his career.

He won the scoring title in 2007-08 when he averaged 30 points per game.

SeasonPoints per gameTotal points
2003-0420.91,654
2004-0527.22,175
2005-0631.42,478
2006-0727.32,132
2007-0830.02,250
2008-0928.42,304
2009-1029.72,258
2010-1126.72,111
2011-1227.11,683
2012-1326.82,036
2013-1427.12,089
2014-1525.31,743
2015-1625.31,920
2016-1726.41,954
2017-1827.52,251
2018-1927.41,505
2019-2025.31,698
2020-2125.01,126
2021-2230.31,695
2022-2330.01,290
Career27.238,325

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LeBron vs. Kareem: Team-by-team breakdown

James racked up more than 60 percent of his career points during two different stints with the Cavaliers. He was most efficient as a member of the Heat, shooting 54.3 percent from the field and 36.9 percent from 3-point range.

Team (Seasons)Points per gameTotal points
Cavaliers (11)27.223,119
Heat (4)26.97,919
Lakers (5)27.57,314

Abdul-Jabbar did most of his damage with the Lakers, pouring in more than 24,000 points in a purple and gold uniform across 14 seasons. His field goal and free throw percentages improved after he was traded from Milwaukee to Los Angeles.

Team (Seasons)Points per gameTotal points
Lakers (14)22.124,176
Bucks (6)30.414,211

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LeBron vs. Kareem: When they landed at No. 1

On April 5, 1984, Abdul-Jabbar jumped ahead of Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time scoring list with, of course, a skyhook. 

James is closing in on Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record but it’s unlikely that he’ll use Abdul-Jabbar’s signature move, the skyhook, to pass him. James has experimented with the shot in casual games of HORSE but has never incorporated it into his regular play. He considers his own signature move to be the tomahawk dunk in transition.

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