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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
On Thursday evening, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers played the Denver Nuggets in Colorado.
The Lakers lost by a score of 120-113.
James finished the loss with 16 points, five rebounds, eight assists, three steals and one block while shooting 7/11 from the field and 0/2 from three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.
NBA Star LeBron James Makes Heartfelt Statement
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Despite the loss, James made incredible NBA history.
Bleacher Report wrote: “LeBron breaks NBA ALL-TIME record for field goals made (15,838) 👏 He surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar once again. 👑”
LeBron breaks NBA ALL-TIME record for field goals made (15,838) 👏
He surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar once again.
👑
After the game, James made a heartfelt statement when he met with the media (via Spectrum SportsNet).
James: “Just being linked and my name being mentioned with some of the greatest to ever play this game. It’s always been humbling… It’s a pretty cool thing. I grew up watching, reading, idolizing a lot of the greats. If I ever was able to be apart of the NBA, I wanted to put myself in a position where I could be named with some of the greats.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LeBron This Season
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
James is still among the top players in the league (despite turning 41 in December).
He is averaging 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 50.4% from the field and 31.3% from three-point range in 44 games.
The four-time NBA Champion suffered an injury scare during Thursday’s loss.
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin wrote: “LeBron James took a spill under the basket after scoring that last layup and absorbing some contact from Nikola Jokic. He subbed out of the game after a Lakers’ timeout. He appears to be getting his left elbow worked on by Lakers athletic trainer Mike Mancias on the bench.”
Looking Ahead For Los Angeles
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 12, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and his son Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) during warmups before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on February 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The Lakers are now 37-25 in 62 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games.
On Friday night, the Lakers will return home to host the Indiana Pacers in Los Angeles.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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