LeBron James
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The Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James becomes the third player in NBA history to reach 36,000 points. James is also the youngest ever to reach 36K. He turns 37 on Thursday.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 38,387 PTS
  • Karl Malone: 36,928 PTS
  • LeBron James: 36,000+ PTS