LeBron James becomes second player in NBA history to score 38,000 points

LeBron James has now scored over 38,000 career points, making him the second player in NBA history to reach the milestone. The Los Angles Lakers star joins fellow Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players to pass the mark.

James, who is in his 20th season in the NBA, hit the 38,000-point plateau after he pulled up for a mid-range jumper before the Staples Center crowd in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. He finished the night with 35 points in a loss. 

Former Lakers players celebrated James' new benchmark on social media.