LeBron becomes 3rd player to score 2,000 points in 10 seasons
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LeBron James' 37-point performance against the Brooklyn Nets Sunday afternoon placed The King in an elite club comprised of just two other players.
The Cleveland Cavaliers star now has 2,009 total points in the 2017-18 campaign, marking the 10th time he's hit the 2,000-point mark for his legendary career.
| Season | Total Points | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 | 2175 | 27.2 |
| 2005-06 | 2478 | 31.4 |
| 2006-07 | 2132 | 27.3 |
| 2007-08 | 2250 | 30.0 |
| 2008-09 | 2304 | 28.4 |
| 2009-10 | 2258 | 29.7 |
| 2010-11 | 2111 | 26.7 |
| 2012-13 | 2036 | 26.8 |
| 2013-14 | 2089 | 27.1 |
| 2017-18 | 2009 | 27.5 |
(courtesy: Basketball-Reference.com; 2017-18 season ongoing)
The only other players in league history to accomplish this feat are Karl Malone (12) and Michael Jordan (11), who sit second and fourth in all-time scoring, respectively.
James currently ranks third in the Association in points per game (27.5), 14th in rebounding (8.6), and second in assists (9.1) for the 44-29 Cavaliers.