LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26 (BNA): A look at LeBron James’s pursuit of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for scoring in the NBA. Abdul-Jabbar holds the record since April 5, 1984:
Abdul-Jabbar points: 38387.
James Points: 38,230.
The difference: 157 points.
James’ last game: Scored 20 points Wednesday night in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 113-104 home win over San Antonio, The Associated Press reports.
James average goals this season: 29.9.
Possible Record: At his current average of 29.9 points per game, with 158 points needed to pass Abdul-Jabbar, it would take James six more games to become the NBA’s scoring leader. Assuming he doesn’t miss a game, that makes the potential record-breaking February 7 home game against Oklahoma City.
Lakers next game: Saturday in Boston.