In Year 17, LeBron James continues claiming higher ground in the NBA record books. Friday night, a spinning, third-quarter layup marked the 12,193rd field goal of his career — moving James into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time leaderboard, just ahead of Michael Jordan.
James finished the game with 35 points — shooting 14-for-25 overall — while also tallying 16 rebounds and 7 assists. The Lakers easily beat the Mavericks, 129-114, at Staples Center.
| ALL-TIME FIELD GOALS MADE | |
|---|---|
| Player | FGM |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 15,837 |
| Karl Malone | 13,528 |
| Wilt Chamberlain | 12,681 |
| LeBron James | 12,197 |
| Michael Jordan | 12,192 |
