LeBron James officially becomes the first player in NBA history to reach 16,000 career field goals made in the Sixers’ Wednesday road win against the Pistons.
LeBron James secured another staggering feat in the NBA’s record books.
On Wednesday, for the Philadelphia 76ers’ road game against the Detroit Pistons, the 41-year-old superstar officially became the first player in league history to reach 16,000 career field goals.
James has further distanced himself from the competition, sitting comfortably ahead of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (15,837), Karl Malone (13,528), and Wilt Chamberlain (12,681) on the NBA’s all-time field goals made list.
LeBron James reaches exclusive 16,000 field goals club in 76ers win
LeBron James clinched the new legendary milestone with 10:35 left in the second quarter. After a series of dribble moves against Detroit Pistons forward John Collins, James attacked the rim and nailed a banking layup with his left hand.
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer, James needed two field goals to reach the exclusive 16k field-goal club entering Wednesday’s game.
James finished with 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting with 10 boards and eight assists in 33 minutes to help the Philadelphia 76ers’ 112-106 win against the Pistons.
With the victory, James and Philly improved to the league’s best 8-1 record to start the NBA season.
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