LeBron James is added to All-NBA roster; 4 milestones in the NBA star's career

LeBron James was recently honoured with a spot on the All-NBA Second Team. On X, LeBron celebrated this milestone. "All NBA at 40!! Low-key crazy to me right now," wrote James. "Sitting here watching the playoffs, just thinking about it. Blessed beyond I can even imagine."

The All-NBA rosters naturally featured LeBron’s name as he was among 15 players to make the cut. This is quite noteworthy for James as he just celebrated his 40th birthday in December and is currently the oldest player in history to earn All-NBA honors. Here are some of the biggest accomplishments in LeBron’s illustrious career, from his career-high 50K points to his impressive milestone with son Bronny James.

LeBron James celebrates another impressive achievement in his forties

50K career points

On 4 March 2025, LeBron James became the first player in the NBA to pass the 50,000 total career points mark. To date, no player has broken this record. LeBron broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record on Feb. 7, 2023, after 39 years.

LEBRON JAMES STARTS THE 50,000 POINTS CLUB 🚨👑

Counting regular season & playoffs...

Another spectacular feat for @KingJames! 👏 pic.twitter.com/7IP9MeQ0lz

— NBA (@NBA) March 5, 2025

Return to Cleveland and the Triumph of the Cavs

LeBron's return to Cleveland in 2014 was of of the most crucial moments for the NBA. LeBron's commitment to bringing a title to his hometown city led the Cavaliers to unprecedented heights and transformed a struggling franchise. The Cavaliers' historic run to the 2016 NBA Finals brought a victory for the Golden State Warriors, that too against a dominant team.

A father-son achievement

In October 2024, LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, made NBA history by becoming the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game, during a preseason game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns. Bronny debuted in the NBA on October 22, 2024, during the Lakers' season opener.

THE FIRST FATHER-SON DUO IN NBA HISTORY

LeBron x Bronny 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/9tNSCNR7Be

— BronMuse (@BronMuse) September 30, 2024

LeBron and the Big Three/The Miami Heat era

The 2010 move to the Miami Heat marked a significant chapter in LeBron's career. With Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, he formed a formidable "Big Three" that quickly led the Heat to unprecedented success. This period was defined by intense competition, fierce rivalry, and ultimately, championship glory. The Heat's rise to dominance led to two consecutive NBA championships (2012 and 2013) and also cemented LeBron's status as one of the greatest players of all time.