James in a January 16, 2013, game against theGolden State Warriors , when he became the youngest player in NBA history to score 20,000 career points The American professional basketball playerLeBron James began his career in theNational Basketball Association (NBA) when he was selected by theCleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick in the2003 NBA draft . He was subsequently named theRookie of the Year with the Cavaliers in the2003–04 season . In 2005, James made his first appearances in theNBA All-Star Game and theNBA playoffs , and led the Cavaliers to their firstNBA Finals appearance in2007 . He was also thetop scorer for the2007–08 season and was named theNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) in2009 and2010 .
In 2010, Jamesannounced on television that he would join theMiami Heat . With the Heat, he formed atrio withDwyane Wade andChris Bosh . They led the team to four consecutive Finals appearances from2011 to2014 , winning back-to-back championships in2012 and2013 , with James being named the league MVP and theNBA Finals MVP both times. He returned to the Cavaliers in 2014, and led the team to four straight Finals appearances from2015 to2018 , giving James eight straight Finals appearances. The Cavaliers defeated theGolden State Warriors for their first championship in2016 , and James was voted the Finals MVP for the third time in his career. He signed with theLos Angeles Lakers in 2018, and led the Lakers to an NBA championship in2020 . James was named the Finals MVP for the fourth time in his career, becoming the only player to do so with three different teams.
James holds NBA records with the mostNBA All-Star andAll-NBA Team selections, with 21 each, including a record 13 First Team selections, and for themost minutes played in league history . He has also been selected into theNBA All-Defensive Team six times. He is currently theNBA's all-time scoring leader , having surpassedKareem Abdul-Jabbar in 2023. He also ranks fourth incareer assists and sixth incareer steals . In 2025, while still being active in the NBA, James was inducted to theNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the2008 U.S. Olympic team .
NBA career statistics [ edit ] Correct as of the 2023–24 season .[ 1] 3rd most 3-point field goals made (480)3rd most Finals appearances (10)4th most rebounds (2,628)6th most points per game (28.4)6th most personal fouls (663)[ edit ] most points (50,473)most consecutive games scoring (1,855) (James has scored in every game he has played)most turnovers (5,471)most minutes played (71,104)most field goals made (18,459)most field goals missed (18,108）most field goals attempted (36,567)2nd most free throws made (10,516)2nd most 2-point field goals made (15,420)most games played (1,854)2nd most free throws attempted (14,254)3rd most 3-point field goals attempted (8,765)5th most triple-doubles (150)3rd most assists (13,679)5th most 3-point field goals made (3,039)5th most steals (2,838)3rd most 2-point field goals attempted (27,802)4th most defensive rebounds (12,118)Awards and accomplishments [ edit ] James (center) celebrates during the Heat's 2012 championship parade. Cited from Basketball Reference's LeBron James page unless noted otherwise .[ 1] 4×NBA champion :2012 ,2013 ,2016 ,2020 4×NBA Finals Most Valuable Player :2012 ,2013 ,2016 ,2020 4×NBA Most Valuable Player :2009 ,2010 ,2012 ,2013 21×NBA All-Star :2005 ,2006 ,2007 ,2008 ,2009 ,2010 ,2011 ,2012 ,2013 ,2014 ,2015 ,2016 ,2017 ,2018 ,2019 ,2020 ,2021 ,2022 ,2023 ,2024 ,2025 3×NBA All-Star Game MVP :2006 ,2008 ,2018 21×All-NBA selection:13× First team:2006 ,2008 ,2009 ,2010 ,2011 ,2012 ,2013 ,2014 ,2015 ,2016 ,2017 ,2018 ,2020 4× Second team:2005 ,2007 ,2021 ,2025 4× Third team:2019 ,2022 ,2023 ,2024 6×NBA All-Defensive selection: NBA Rookie of the Year :2004 NBA All-Rookie First Team :2004 NBA scoring leader :2008 NBA assists leader :2020 3×NBA minutes leader :2007 ,2017 ,2018 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award :2017 NBA Cup winner:2023 NBA Cup Most Valuable Player: 2023NBA Cup All-Tournament TeamUnited States National Team [ edit ] Cited from USA Basketball's LeBron James page unless noted otherwise. [ 2] Cited from the NBA's LeBron James prospect profile page unless noted otherwise. [ 4] National Basketball champion: 2003 3× State champion: 2000, 2001, 2003 2×Gatorade National Player of the Year : 2002, 2003 2×Mr. Basketball USA : 2002, 2003 2×USA Today High School Player of the Year: 2002, 2003 3×Ohio Mr. Basketball : 2001, 2002, 2003 3×USA Today All-USA First Team 2× PARADE High School Player of the Year: 2002, 2003 2× First-teamParade All-American Second-teamParade All-American: 2001 Gatorade Male Athlete of the Year : 2003Naismith Prep Player of the Year : 2003[ 5] McDonald's National Player of the Year: 2003[ 6] McDonald's High School All-American : 2003[ 7] McDonald's Slam Dunk Contest (Powerade Jam Fest) : 2003[ 8] McDonald's All-American Game MVP: 2003EA Sports Roundball Classic MVP: 2003[ 9] Jordan Brand Capital Classic MVP: 2003[ 9] Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year : 2003Achievements are current as of the end of the 2024 NBA season.
[ edit ] Number Shot Time (sec) left Score Opponent Date 1 Jump-shot 0.9 120-118 Charlotte Bobcats March 22, 2006 2 Jump-shot 0.5 103-101 NO/Oklahoma City Hornets April 10, 2006 3 (PO) Bank-shot 5.7 97-96 Washington Wizards April 28, 2006 4 (PO) Layup 0.9 121-120 Washington Wizards May 3, 2006 5 (PO) Layup 2.2 109-107 Detroit Pistons May 31, 2007 6 Layup 33.6 90-88 San Antonio Spurs January 17, 2008 7 Layup 0.3 84-83 Portland Trail Blazers January 30, 2008 8 2 FT's 7.8 90-89 Washington Wizards February 22, 2008 9 Jump-shot 0.0 106-105 Golden State Warriors January 23, 2009 10 FT 1.6 88-87 Atlanta Hawks March 1, 2009 11 (PO) Three-point shot 0.0 96-95 Orlando Magic May 22, 2009 12 2 FT's 4.1 92-91 Miami Heat January 25, 2010 13 Layup 3.2 97-96 Orlando Magic March 6, 2013 14 Jump-shot 10.5 105-103 Boston Celtics March 18, 2013 15 (PO) Layup 0.0 103-102 Indiana Pacers May 22, 2013 16 Jump-shot 15.1 101-99 Orlando Magic November 23, 2013 17 Three-point shot 0.1 111-110 Golden State Warriors February 12, 2014 18 Layup 11.4 93-91 Portland Trail Blazers March 24, 2014 19 FT 36.4 122-121 Boston Celtics November 14, 2014 20 (PO) Jump-shot 0.0 86-84 Chicago Bulls May 10, 2015 21 Hook-shot 1.0 90-88 Brooklyn Nets November 28, 2015 22 Jump-shot 0.0 140-138 Minnesota Timberwolves February 7, 2018 23 (PO) Three-point shot 0.0 98-95 Indiana Pacers April 25, 2018 24 (PO) Bank-shot 0.0 105-103 Toronto Raptors May 5, 2018 25 FT 2.1 114-113 Dallas Mavericks November 1, 2018 26 Dunk 15.3 107-106 Atlanta Hawks November 12, 2018 27 2 FT's 5.5 99-97 Sacramento Kings November 16, 2019 28 Tip-shot 12.8 103-101 Los Angeles Clippers July 31, 2020 29 Three-point shot 58.2 103-100 Golden State Warriors May 20, 2021 30 Layup 27.0 135-133 Utah Jazz April 5, 2023 31 FT 1.9 105-104 Houston Rockets November 20, 2023 32 2 FT's 1.2 145-144 Golden State Warriors January 28, 2024 33 Tip-shot 0.0 120-119 Indiana Pacers March 26, 2025
1st in career Value Over Replacement Player (VORP) (156.61).[ 10] 40.56 more than next player on the list. 3rd in career Box Plus/Minus (8.53).[ 11] Behind Nikola Jokic (10.28) and Michael Jordan (9.21). Most consecutive double-digit scoring games: 1,292 games[ 12] Most combined points scored on birthday (303)Most times being namedConferencePlayer of the Week (69 times).[ 13] Most times being namedConference Player of the Month (41 times).[ 14] Most All-NBA First Team selections (13).Most 10-point games in NBA history (1,554)Most 20-point games in NBA history (1,286).[ 12] Most 30-point games in NBA history (571)3rd in career Player Efficiency Rating or PER (26.88)[ 15] Behind Nikola Jokic (28.51) and Michael Jordan (27.91) Most seasons scoring at least1,000 points (21)3rd most seasons scoring at least2,000 points (10)Behind Karl Malone (12) and Michael Jordan (11). 4th most NBA Most Valuable Player Awards (4).[ 16] Behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6), Michael Jordan (5) andBill Russell (5). Tied with Wilt Chamberlain (4). Only player in NBA history to record at least40,000 points, 11,500 rebounds, and11,500 assists .Only player in NBA history to record at least30,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and10,000 assists .No other player has at least 9,000 rebounds and 9,000 assists, regardless of points. Only player in NBA history to post at least2,000 points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists, and 100 steals in four consecutive seasons.[ 17] Only player in NBA history to post at least2,000 points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists, and 100 steals in a single season for at least eight seasons.[ 17] Only player in NBA history to post at least2,000 points, 500 rebounds, and 500 assists in a single season for at least eight seasons.[ 18] Only player in NBA history to average at least25 points per game for20 consecutive seasons .[ 19] Only player in NBA history to be in thetop 5 all-time in points ,top 10 all-time in assists , andtop 10 all-time in steals .No other player is in the top 10 in both categories[ 20] Only player in NBA history to have at least10,000 rebounds and 10,000 assists .One of two players in NBA history to win fourNBA Most Valuable Player Awards in a span of five years.[ 21] The other is Bill Russell. One of two players in NBA history to win at least twoNBA Most Valuable Player Awards for two different franchises.The other is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. One of two players in NBA history to winNBA MVP ,Finals MVP , and an Olympic gold medal in the same year.[ 22] The other is Michael Jordan (1992). One of two players in NBA history to win at least fourNBA MVP awards and fourNBA Finals MVP awards .The other is Michael Jordan. One of two players in NBA history to record a triple double against all NBA teams.The other is Russell Westbrook. One of six players in NBA history to win consecutiveFinals MVP Awards .[ 23] Includes Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal,Hakeem Olajuwon , Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant Only player in NBA history to score 10 points or more in 1,000 consecutive games[ 24] Only player in NBA history to score 100 30-point games with 3 different teamsOnly player in NBA history to have a 40-point game against all 30 NBA teamsOnly player in NBA history to average at least25 or more points, 8 or more assists, 50% field goals and 40% 3 point shooting in a single season.Nikola Jokić has since achieved this in 2025. Only player in NBA history to post30 or more points and shoot over 60% for six consecutive games in a single season.[ 25] Giannis Antetokounmpo has since achieved this in 2025 with 7 consecutive games. One of three players in NBA history to average at least30 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists on 50% shooting in a single season.The other two are Michael Jordan and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Giannis did it in 2 consecutive seasons). One of five players in NBA history to average at least20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in their rookie season.[ 26] Includes Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan, Tyreke Evans andLuka Dončić . One of five players in NBA history to average a triple-double in a calendar monthWith Oscar Robertson, Wilt Chamberlain, Russell Westbrook and Luka Dončić. James is the oldest in age to do so.[ 27] Only player in NBA history to record at least35 points, 15 assists, and 0 turnovers in a game.[ 28] Most all-time playoffPoints (8,162)First and currently only player to pass scoring marks of 6,000, 7,000 and 8,000 points in postseason careerMost all-time playoffWins (184)Most all-time playoffGames (292)Most all-time playoffMinutes (12,062)Most all-time playoffField Goals Made (2,971)Most all-time playoffField Goal Attempts (5,984)Most all-time playoffField Goals Missed (3,013)Most all-time playoffFree Throws Made (1,867)Most all-time playoffFree Throw Attempts (2,519)Most all-time playoffSteals (493)Most all-time playoffTurnovers (1,047)First and currently only player in NBA history to win Finals MVP with three different franchises (2 with MIA, 1 with CLE, and 1 with LAL)One of only two players in NBA history to win at least one Finals MVP with an Eastern Conference team and a Western Conference teamMost playoff games with at least10 points (290).[ 29] Most playoff games with at least20 points (261).Most playoff games with at least25 points (197)Most playoff games with at least30 points (123)Most playoff games with at least20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists (205)Most playoff games with at least20 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists (94)Most playoff games with at least20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists (26)All other active players have 33 combined[ 30] Most playoff games with at least30 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists (92)Most playoff games with at least30 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists (48).[ 31] [ 32] Most playoff games with at least30 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists (15)Most playoff games with at least40 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists (25).[ 33] All other active players have 65 combined Most playoff games with at least40 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists (15)Most playoff games with at least40 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists (3)Most playoff games with at least45 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists (10)Most playoff games with at least45 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists (4)1st in Win Shares (59.51)2nd in Box Plus/Minus (10.04)1st in VORP - Value Over Replacement Player (36.65).1st all-time for postseasons with at least500 total points (9 times)2nd for consecutive 20-point games to start a playoff career (19).[ 34] 2nd place all-time for playoff games scoring at least35 points (63)2nd place all-time for playoff games scoring at least40 points (29)2nd place all-time for playoff games scoring at least45 points (11)[ 35] 2nd place all-time for triple-doubles in the playoffs (28).1st all-time for most defensive rebounds in a playoffs career (2,186).2nd place all-time for mostNBA Finals MVP Awards (4).Only player in NBA history to be in the top 10 all-time in career playoffpoints, rebounds, assists, blocks and steals Only player in NBA history to be in the top 5 all-time in career playoffpoints, assists, and steals Only player in NBA history to score at least25 points in 15 consecutive playoff games in a single postseason.[ 36] [ 37] Only player in NBA history to record at least500 points, 200 rebounds, and 150 assists in a single postseason, multiple times (accomplished this four times-2015, 2016, 2018, and 2020)Only player in NBA history to record at least600 points, 200 rebounds, and 150 assists in a single postseason, multiple times (accomplished this twice-2015 and 2018)Only player in NBA history to record at least700 points, 200 rebounds, and 150 assists in a single-postseason (2018)Only player in NBA history to record at least500 points, 150 rebounds, and 150 assists in a single postseason, multiple times (accomplished this six times-2007, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2020)Only player in NBA history to record at least600 points, 200 rebounds, and 100 assists in a single postseason three times (2012, 2015, and 2018)One of two players in NBA history to score at least250 points, 100 rebounds and 80 assists in the first 10 games of the playoffs (2020)One of four players in NBA history to average at least30 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists per game in a single postseason (2015)Only player in NBA history tolead both teams in points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals in a playoff series (2016 NBA Finals vs. Golden State Warriors).[ 38] Only player in NBA history tolead both teams in points, rebounds, assists in a playoff series (twice, 2015 and 2016 NBA Finals vs. Golden State Warriors)One of three players in NBA history to average at least30 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a playoff series (2017 NBA Finals vs. Golden State Warriors).Only player in NBA history towin over 20 consecutive games in the first round[ 39] Only player in NBA history tosweep 10 series in the playoffs[ 39] Most consecutive points scored for a team in a playoff game with 25 consecutive points at the Detroit Pistons on May 31, 2007.[ 40] One of three players in NBA history to record at least45 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists in a playoff game.[ 41] One of two players in NBA history to have at least51 point, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds in a playoff gameOne of four players in NBA history to record atriple-double in their playoff debut.[ 42] Most all-time FinalsTurnovers (217)Most all-time FinalsDefensive Rebounds (454)James ranks in the top 10 in every other major career statistical category, except personal fouls.
Top 10 :
2nd Most all-time FinalsPoints (1,562)2nd Most all-time FinalsField Goals Made (588)2nd Most all-time FinalsField Goals Missed (628)2nd Most all-time FinalsField Goal Attempts (1,216)2nd Most all-time Finals3-Point Field Goal Made (101)2nd Most all-time Finals3-Point Field Goal Attempts (287)2nd Most all-time FinalsAssists (430)2nd Most all-time FinalsSteals (93)3rd Most all-time FinalsMinutes (2,335)3rd Most all-time Finals2-point Field Goals Made (487)3rd Most all-time FinalsFree Throws Made (285)3rd Most all-time FinalsFree Throw Attempts (390)3rd Most all-time FinalsOffensive Rebounds (107)4th Most all-time FinalsTotal Rebounds (107)4th Most all-time FinalsGames Played (55)6th Most all-time FinalsBlocks (46)6th Most all-time Finals2-point Field Goals Attempted (929)Most triple-doubles with at least 30 points in theNBA Finals (4).Most NBA Finals games with at least30 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists (9).[ 43] 2nd mostNBA Finals games with at least40 points (7).[ 44] Only player in NBA history to play in eight consecutiveNBA Finals on different teams and tied for4th most consecutive finals appearances withFrank Ramsey Only player in NBA history to average a triple double in theNBA Finals .Most points per game scored by a player on the winning team in any seven-gameNBA Finals series with 29.7.2nd place all-time for highest percentage of team points in anNBA Finals series.[ 45] Only player in NBA history to record at least twotriple-doubles with 30 or more points in oneNBA Finals series.Only player in NBA history to average at least25 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists in anNBA Finals series (accomplished this six times-2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2020).[ 46] Only player in NBA history to lead both teams in points, rebounds, and assists in anNBA Finals series. (2015 and2016 ; also led both teams in steals and blocks in the 2016 Finals.)Only player in NBA history toaverage a triple-double in anNBA Finals series.James averaged 33.6 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 10.0 assists in the2017 NBA Finals . Only player in NBA history to average at least35 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in anNBA Finals series.James averaged 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, 8.8 assists in the2015 NBA Finals . Only player in NBA history to score at least40 points in consecutive elimination games in a singleNBA Finals series.[ 44] One of three players in NBA history to score at least40 points in at least three games in a singleNBA Finals series.Only player in NBA history to score at least40 points and record at least half of his team's assists in anNBA Finals game.One of two players in NBA history to record at least35 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in anNBA Finals game.[ 48] One of two players in NBA history to record atriple-double in anNBA Finals clinching game, twice.[ 50] One of three players in NBA history to record atriple-double in an elimination game in anNBA Finals game.[ 51] One of three players in NBA history to record atriple-double in Game 7 of theNBA Finals .One of four players in NBA history to score at least40 points in consecutiveNBA Finals games.[ 44] One of six players in NBA history to record atriple-double in Game 1 of theNBA Finals .[ 52] Youngest player records [ edit ] James owns numerous NBA "youngest player" records. He is the youngest1
To be selected #1 overall draft pick (18 years of age). To be namedNBA Rookie of the Year (19 years of age).[citation needed To score most points by prep-to-pro player in their professional debut (25) To score 30 points in a game (18 years, 334 days).[citation needed To score 40 points in a game (19 years, 88 days).[citation needed To score 35+ points, 10+ rebounds and 7+ 3-pointers: 20 years, 100 days; 40 points, 10 rebounds, 7 3-pointers also had 10 assists. (he was also the oldest) To score 2,000 points in a season (2004–05).[ 53] To average at least 30 points per game in the NBA. To be awarded All-NBA honors (2004–05).[citation needed To be named to the All-NBA first team (21 years, 138 days).[citation needed To win an All-Star Game MVP (21 years, 55 days).[ 54] To lead the league in All-Star voting (22 years, 26 days).[citation needed To score 2,000 points in seven consecutive seasons (26 years of age).[ 55] To win Most Valuable Player award four times (28 years of age).[citation needed To reach 4,000 playoff points (29 years of age).[ 56] To reach 5,000 playoff points (30 years of age). To reach 6,000 playoff points (32 years of age). To reach 7,000 playoff points (35 years of age). To reach 8,000 playoff points (38 years of age). To reach every thousand-point milestone from 1,000 to 42,000.[ 57] [ 58] [ 59] [ 60] [ 61] [ 62] [ 63] Notes: 1 Beginning in 2006 the NBA introduced age requirement restrictions. Prospective high school players must now wait at least a year before entering the NBA.[ a]
Oldest player records [ edit ] To average a triple-double in a calendar month (February 2018; 33 years 69 days on February 28, 2018)[ 27] To have multiple 50 point games in a season (March 2022): 37 years 65 days & 37 years 71 days (this is also the record for a single month and single week).[ 64] To score 25+ points in 11+ consecutive games (streak was 23 games) : 36 years 354 days to 37 years 48 days. To score 40+ points and 11+ rebounds in a game (had 43 points and 14 rebounds) : 37 years, 1 day. To score a 30-point triple-double: 40 years, 33 days. To average over 30 points per game for a season: 37 years, 101 days; 30.3 points. To score 5 or more consecutive 30 point games: 7 games, 37 years 346 days to 37 years 360 days. To score 35+ points, 10+ rebounds and 7+ 3-pointers: 37 years 331 days; 39 points, 11 rebounds, 7 3-pointers. (he was also the youngest) To have back to back 40+ point, 10+ rebound games: 38 years 0 days & 38 years 3 days. To score a 20-point triple-double: 28 pts, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, 38 years 32 days. To average 25 points a game in a season: 25.7 points per game : 39 yrs - 100 days (2023-24). To have a 20-point, 20 rebound game (happened in playoffs):22 points, 20 rebounds: 38 years 115 days. Cleveland Cavaliers franchise records [ edit ] James during his first tenure with theCleveland Cavaliers . Season records cited from the Cavaliers' official website unless noted otherwise. [ 65] Minutes played: 3,388 (2004–05) Field goals: 875 (2005–06) Field goal attempts: 1,823 (2005–06) Free throws: 601 (2005–06) Free throw attempts: 814 (2005–06) Points: 2,478 (2005–06) Points per game: 31.4 (2005–06) 50 point games: 3 (2008–09)[ 66] 40 point games: 10 (2005–06)[ 66] Individual game records cited from the Cavaliers' official website unless noted otherwise. [ 67] Field goal attempts: 36, at Toronto Raptors,March 20, 2005 Three-point field goals: 8, at Milwaukee Bucks, (JR Smith tied)February 20, 2009 Three-point field goals, quarter: 5, four times Three-point field goal attempts: 13, three times Free throws: 24, at Miami Heat,March 12, 2006 Free throws made, half: 16, second half, at Miami Heat,March 12, 2006 Turnovers, half: 9, second half, at New Orleans Hornets,March 28, 2005 Points, quarter: 24, two times Games played: 152 Minutes played: 6,421 Points: 4,573 Free Throws Made: 1,070 Free Throws Attempts: 1,466 Field Goals Made: 1,628 Field Goals Attempts: 3,459 3 Point Field Goals Made: 247 3 Point Field Goal Attempts: 764 Total Rebounds: 1,388 Offensive Rebounds: 227 Defensive Rebounds: 1,161 Assists: 1,188 Steals: 264 Blocks: 162 Triple Doubles: 15 Points per game average, career: 28.9 Points, game: 51, at Golden State Warriors, May 31, 2018 Points, half: 28, first half, at Boston Celtics, May 7, 2010 Points, quarter: 23, first quarter, at Boston Celtics, May 7, 2010 Points, overtime: 10, at Orlando Magic,May 26, 2009 Consecutive points, game: 25, from 2:16 of fourth quarter to end of game (second overtime), at Detroit Pistons,May 31, 2007 [ 68] LeBron scored his team's last seven points in the fourth quarter, all nine of his team's points in the first overtime, and all nine of his team's points in the second overtime. Games scoring 40 or more points, career: 14 Field goals made, game: 20, vs. Orlando Magic, May 20, 2009 Field goals made, half: 11 (2 games) Field goals made, quarter: 8, first quarter, at Boston Celtics,May 7, 2010 Field goals made, overtime: 4, second overtime, at Detroit Pistons,May 31, 2007 [ 69] Field goal attempts, game: 33, at Detroit Pistons,May 31, 2007 (2 OT)[ 69] Field goal attempts, half: 17, first half, at Detroit Pistons,May 17, 2006 [ 69] Three-point field goals [ edit ] Three-point field goals made, game: 7, at Washington Wizards,April 30, 2006 [ 69] Three-point field goals made, half: 5, first half, at Washington Wizards, April 30, 2006Tied byDaniel Gibson (second half, vs. Detroit Pistons,June 2, 2007 ) Three-point field goals made, overtime: 1, second overtime, at Detroit Pistons,May 31, 2007 Tied withMark Price (at Chicago Bulls,May 5, 1989 ) Three-point field goal attempts, half: 9, second half, at Boston Celtics,May 18, 2008 Free throws made, game: 18, at Orlando Magic,May 24, 2009 Free throws made, quarter: 10, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons,May 19, 2006 [ 69] Free throws made, overtime: 5, first overtime, at Detroit Pistons,May 31, 2007 Free throw attempts, game: 24, at Orlando Magic,May 24, 2009 Free throw attempts, half: 16, second half, at Orlando Magic,May 24, 2009 Free throw attempts, quarter: 12 (2 games) Free throw attempts, overtime: 6, first overtime, at Detroit Pistons,May 31, 2007 Rebounds, half: 13, second half, at Boston Celtics,May 13, 2010 Defensive rebounds, game: 16, at Boston Celtics,May 13, 2010 Defensive rebounds, half: 12, second half, at Boston Celtics,May 13, 2010 Turnovers, game: 10, (2 games) Miami Heat franchise records [ edit ] Career records cited from Basketball Reference's Miami Heat Career Leaders page unless noted otherwise. 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Minutes Per Game: 38.0 Points Per Game: 26.9 Triple-doubles: 13 (five in playoffs)[ 71] Playoff points per game: 26.9[ 72] Points, quarter: 25 twice,
first quarter at Cleveland Cavaliers,March 18, 2014 third quarter vs Charlotte Bobcats,March 3, 2014 Field goals made, game: 22, vs. Charlotte Bobcats, March 3, 2014 Field goals made, first half: 12, at Orlando Magic,February 3, 2011 Field goals made, quarter: 10, third quarter, at Cleveland Cavaliers,December 2, 2010 Turnovers, quarter: 5, first quarter, at Philadelphia 76ers,October 27, 2010 Tied withJamal Mashburn (first quarter, vs. Sacramento Kings,November 29, 1999 ) andLamar Odom (second quarter, vs. Washington Wizards,December 23, 2004 ) Triple-doubles, career: 13 (five in playoffs) Triple-doubles, season: 4, twice Minutes played, game, 50:17 at Boston Celtics, May 9, 2011 Los Angeles Lakers franchise records [ edit ] Box score plus/minus: 8.1 Offensive box score plus/minus: 6.5 LeBron James' career is considered one of the most complete and significant careers in professional basketball history. James' length of career, adaptability and sustained excellence over two decades has made him a global icon both on the court and in popular culture. From breaking scoring records in playoff games to being the only player in NBA history to impact every play in every area of the game, James has changed what it means to be an NBA superstar. Now in his 21st season, while still playing at an extraordinary level, his legacy is not only mountain higher, it is engraved permanently in a unique way, often with a lasting and elevated impact on culture beyond basketball.
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